Key thing cash-strapped Aussies ditching
As mounting cost of living pressures put more strain on budgets, cash-strapped Aussies are cutting back on little luxuries just to save a bit more.
Tax
RBA’s major clue on next rates decision
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is “increasingly confident” about a reduction.
‘Unfinished business’: Super tax hike looms
Jim Chalmers is eyeing changes to concessions on high-value superannuation accounts, after it was revealed the tax break will cost the government $55bn this year.
‘Game changer’ for millions of Aussies
One of Australia’s leading tax directors has hailed a massive HECS relief package as a “game changer” for millions of people struggling with the crippling debt.
Group running out of cash every month
Some people from one cohort are reporting having to steal essential items more frequently to survive the cost-of-living crunch.
91 per cent chance of this interest rate call
The RBA board will meet on Tuesday and announce the final cash rate decision for 2024 later in the day.
Big call for tax change on super
Calls for a major overhaul of the current superannuation system to make it fairer for all working Australians.
Chart reveals why Australia is screwed
Australians are getting poorer and a leading economist has produced a simple chart that shows why.
ATO tax fail as sister gifted 80yo $33m
An elderly supermarket matriarch in Vanuatu sent her Australia-based brother nearly $33 million in gifts. The ATO wasn’t happy.
$2.3bn in lost Aussie cash up for grabs
Aussies may be entitled to a share in billions of dollars’ worth of “unclaimed money” accumulated over the years. Here’s how you can find out if you’re eligible.
Overworked Aussies ‘ripped off’ $91bn
Australians have the legal right to put their work phone on ‘do not disturb’ during out of office hours, but bosses are ignoring these new laws.
Dutton’s backflip on tax cuts for rich
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has appeared to shy away from a previous claim about tax cuts for high-paid Aussies.
Dutton walks back tax breaks for the rich
Peter Dutton walked back previous comments that indicated the Coalition would go to the election with a tax plan targeted at high-income earners.
Minister defends slashing student debt
The Federal Government has defended its new student loan discounts amid accusations of the policy being “elitist” and attempting to buy votes amid high inflation levels.
Urgent warning for more than 1.5m Aussies
More than a million Australians are facing fines of more than $300 if they fail to act ahead of a major deadline.
72-hour warning as tax deadline looms
A huge amount of Aussies are still yet to file their tax return despite the threat of a hefty fine, and there are just days until the deadline.
Surprise surge in Aussie cash use
Amid rampant bank branch and ATM closures, new figures have revealed a surprising turn in the use of cash across Australia.
Big bank’s surprise Stage 3 tax cut reveal
Aussies have pocketed $6.4bn in extra income since July’s Stage 3 tax cuts, but what we’re doing with it might come as a surprise.
‘365 days’: Man’s huge tax return claims
An Aussie IT specialist claimed he worked from home every day of the week and almost all of his car trips were job-related.
‘Manifestly clear’: Vow on negative gearing
Senior ministers are making fresh vows on negative gearing amid reports of a push to change the tax benefit within Labor.
Tax deadline looms for millions of Aussies
Millions of Australians are being warned time is almost up to do their tax as they face the possibility of up to $1500 in fines.
Urgent tax warning as millions risk $330 fine
Millions of Aussies who have not yet filed their latest tax return are being urged to act quickly to avoid hefty penalties.
Shorten, Dutton get into slugging match
Bill Shorten and Peter Dutton have traded blows over a key tax benefit for property owners that continues to be questioned.
‘Property investor’ Albo blasted on housing
The Greens have again taken aim at Anthony Albanese over his government’s stand on a key tax benefit for property owners.
Smart way to save a ‘serious amount of tax’
It’s one of Australia’s favourite money strategies, and with very good reason, because it can save you a huge pile of cash.
‘Full of ideas’: Tax issue Albo remains coy on
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared to refuse to rule out changes to a tax benefit following reports modelling is being undertaken on reform.
Aussies urged to check for unclaimed cash
There is $17.8 billion in unclaimed cash, the ATO says, and some of it could be yours.
Smart way to save $16k in tax
Most people don’t realise there’s a huge opportunity right under their nose that can give you cash to invest – and some extra dollars to spare.
‘He was wrong’: Lib rebuked over GST call
Senior Liberal frontbencher Michaelia Cash says a colleague should not have said they were prepared to punish NIMBY states by reducing their GST revenue.
GST attack ad targets Dutton in key state
Amid Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s WA visit, Labor claims Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would scuttle a deal costing the state billions.
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