Annoying thing you don’t have to do now
MANY Aussies are still making this big tax time mistake every year — even though the law changed almost two decades ago.
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ATO’s new bitcoin tax warning
IF YOU were smart enough to make money from Bitcoin, you might be in the crosshairs of the ATO — and it’s not stopping there.
Why Aussies are ‘entitled to whinge’
THE economy is improving and Aussies are working harder than ever. But many workers still aren’t getting pay rises. Here’s why.
$1 tax rule you need to know
MANY of us are taking advantage of this cheeky tax trick, but if you want to avoid a whopping fine, you need to read this.
Watch out for these tax scams
WITH tax time just around the corner, there is a wave of scams to watch out for, affecting everything from Netflix to banking.
Super rules can save you tax
CHANGES to superannuation laws have boosted the benefits of injecting extra cash into your fund in the last few weeks of the financial year.
Tax deduction pain for landlords
NEW rules and a crackdown by the Australian Taxation Office has put landlords on notice that tax time 2018 is going to be tricky. Here’s what to watch out for.
The tax hacks you need to know about
MOST Aussies don’t realise these four surprising things can be claimed as deductions — and they could cost you a nice big tax refund.
Who the ATO is targeting this year
IT’S nearly tax time, which for many workers means seeing what they can get away with. Here’s who the ATO is coming after this year.
Give charities a sporting chance
DONATING money to registered charities this month can deliver a welcome tax deduction from next month, and the list of people who can benefit from your generosity is longer than you think.
More Aussies choosing to save tax refunds
PEOPLE are less prepared to spend their tax returns this year, planning instead to put their hard-earned cash into savings, a study has revealed.
Tax time strategies to start today
IT’S June later this week, which means tax time is just a month away, so people who don’t start planning their deductions now risk missing out on a handy refund.
What to expect in the Budget
THE Federal Budget always dishes up surprises and Treasurer Scott Morrison is likely to do the same on Tuesday.
Map shows richest, poorest areas
HOW does your salary compare to the rest of Australia? Here are the richest and poorest postcodes — and which jobs are raking it in.
Investigation launched into tax office
THE federal government has launched an investigation into the ATO after an explosive Four Corners report.
Letter no one wants to receive
IMAGINE getting home from work and opening the mail to find a bill for $440,000 from the ATO. That’s what happened to this guy.
Deductions the ATO is watching
A SURGE in people working from home and using technology for work-related tasks has opened the door to a new wave of tax deductions. But it comes with a warning.
Drivers copping ‘secret’ green slip tax
MANY NSW drivers know whether they’re eligible for a green slip refund, but may not be aware of the fee they will be charged to get their own money back.
Tax debate confuses everyone
CONFUSED by the convoluted tax debate that has taken over Australia’s political agenda? Well, you’re not the only one.
Crossbench finally favours Turnbull
THE Senate’s difficult crossbench is usually causing headaches for the Prime Minister. But today, its support has finally fallen in his favour.
ATO’s new bitcoin tax warning
THE ATO has warned scammers are now demanding payment for fake tax debts in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
ATO cracking down on bitcoin
THE tax man is coming after crypto investors and work expenses this year. Here’s how to save yourself from being caught out.
ATO crackdown on ‘other’ claims
THE tax man has set its sights on a whole category of dodgy work-related deductions this year, warning Aussies it’s “not OK”.
Tax warning for property investors
FEDERAL Budget changes that make life tougher for real estate investors have become law and apply this year, and the Australian Taxation Office will be on the lookout for illegal claims.
What? They’re taxing my Bitcoin?
BITCOIN and Airbnb have gone from strength to strength, so it makes sense the government is going to want a piece of the pie.
Trump just scored historic win
DONALD Trump will finish the year on a high after securing his first major political win. Can it turn his rubbish polls around?
Get ready for an income tax cut
YOUR pay packet is about to get a little bigger. Scott Morrison says it is his “mission” to give middle-income Australians a tax cut in next year’s budget.
Australia’s ‘worst tax dodger’
WHILE the ATO pores over our tax returns, one company has paid no tax at all for three years despite raking in $25 billion.
Turnbull to cut taxes before 2019
MALCOLM Turnbull said he intends to introduce personal tax cuts before the next election, but shadow treasurer Chris Bowen has called the PM’s promise “meaningless”.
Big problem with dobbing culture
WE are snitching on our suspected welfare cheat neighbours more than ever before, but the crackdown culture isn’t doing much to lower our taxes.
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