Turnbull’s new besties — the Greens
MALCOLM Turnbull formed a united front with the Greens today to escape a humiliating backdown on backpacker tax.
Tax
Last minute decision saves tourism
A DEAL between the Australian Greens and the Government will resolve the deadlock over the backpacker tax.
Is it Australia’s worst taxpayer rip-off?
IT’S the ultimate waste of public money and people who benefit are usually rich enough to pay for the pleasure themselves.
Final countdown to avoid a tax hit
TAX returns must be lodged a week from today — but fear not, procrastinators; changes to the MyTax tool mean many people can complete their forms within 15 minutes.
Taxman to forgive first-time offenders
COMMON tax time errors are set to be forgiven as the Australian Taxation Office looks to become more lenient for people who inadvertently mislead it.
Super laws welcome but half-baked
CHANGES to superannuation rules that were announced in the May Budget have been introduced in federal Parliament.
Nelly fans’ clever plot to clear his debt
NELLY is apparently millions of dollars in debt. But fans have created an ingenious movement to help out the impoverished rapper.
ATO reveals dodgiest deductions
TEMPTED to claim some questionable deductions on your tax return this year? You might want to rethink that strategy.
Our ten-minute tax returns
TAXPAYERS are slashing the time they take to do their tax online this year, but are being urged to make sure they claim everything they’re entitled to.
Seniors set to be super flexible
PLANNED changes to superannuation rules should make it easier for older Australians to put money away for a tax-free retirement.
How to find a good tax accountant
GROUP certificates and tax statements have arrived but many of us are still trying to find the right accountant to sort out our tax return — and ensure a generous refund.
The new pension rule affecting Aussies
PENSIONERS and people nearing retirement are being urged to check their assets before rule changes that will affect hundreds of thousands of Australians.
Secrets to get the best tax return
DON’T be among the millions of Aussies who miss out on the tax refund they deserve because they think it’s all too hard.
ATO crackdown on sharing economy
A STERN warning has been issued to hundreds of thousands of Australians earning extra income from the sharing economy — you will get caught if you don’t declare it in your tax return.
Watch out for these tax time scams
YOU may think you can spot a tax time scammer, but they’re getting smarter every day. Here’s what to watch out for this year.
Millions of Aussies face tax drama
NEARLY four million Aussies face delays lodging their tax returns due to an embarrassing Medibank failure.
Dial up these tax deductions
THERE are ways to ring in the new financial year with some extra savings that may be hidden within your mobile phone contract.
Why you won’t get your tax cut today
IT WAS about the only sweetener in the Budget, but a tax cut due to come into effect today is in limbo thanks to the Turnbull’s eagerness to get to the polls.
It’s time for last-minute action
FREE money or an early tax refund will disappear if you don’t make the right financial decisions by June 30.
How to beat the tax man
THEY say there are only two certainties in life — deaths and taxes. The good news is there are plenty of ways to get lots of it back.
Tax hit list: What the ATO is targeting
BE VERY careful when you do your taxes this year, because the ATO is determined to stop you from claiming those sneaky deductions.
Work expenses you can claim in 2016
GOOD news! There are plenty of things you probably don’t even realise you can claim as work expenses. Sorry, but there’s also a big catch.
High-tech taxman is watching how you claim
TECHNOLOGY is giving the taxman the upper hand when it comes to catching workers who claim dodgy deductions so be sure you only claim what you’re entitled to.
Tax office says goodbye to e-tax
MILLIONS of Australians who choose DIY tax returns will have only one choice when tax time starts in less than a month.
ATO finally kills off e-Tax
e-TAX is dead. ATO has announced that its online tool has been replaced with a way to lodge your return in “a fraction of the time”.
$9 billion rip-off hurting Australia
NINE in 10 Australians want whoever wins the July 2 elections to crack down on this multibillion-dollar rort, a new study says.
Get ready to pay an extra $1200
PARTY’S over, guys. The average Australian will soon be whacked with an extra $1228 tax bill if something isn’t done to stop it.
One thing Scott and Chris agree on
IT’S the longest election in history, right? You’d think these two wouldn’t agree on anything during this critical time. But you’d be surprised.
Get your house in order for tax
PROPERTY investment can deliver some handy tax deductions, but you need to start thinking about yours well before June 30.
Billionaire’s awkward backfire
BILLIONAIRE George Soros has been caught out in the massive Panama Papers leak — released by a group of journalists which he funds.
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