Watch out Uber, the taxman is coming
IT HAS won fans and created enemies across Australia, and now Uber has landed firmly in the sights of the Australian Taxation Office — again.
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Act now to avoid taxman’s trap
THE ATO is using new technology to track down the 10 per cent of Australians who don’t lodge tax returns: ‘come to us before we come to you’.
It’s only going to get worse from here
WE HAVE less to spend and house prices are more unaffordable than ever. Has the country’s luck run out?
New Treasurer flags tax cuts
NEWLY minted Treasurer Scott Morrison has flagged the prospect of Howard Government-era personal income tax cuts in order to reward Australia’s hard workers.
Hockey gets on with job, while he can
CABINET shuffle speculation aside, Joe Hockey seems to be enjoying getting on with his job as Treasurer, however long he may have it.
Big Brother is reading your emails
FOR anyone who feared that data retention would expand the government’s ability to spy on us, the taxman’s latest power grab may be concerning.
How to get free money advice
PAYING for financial advice can cost an arm and a leg but this week you can get expert advice on your money for nothing.
Hockey’s back to the future speech
TWO years ago, Joe Hockey went to the election promising to cut taxes. He didn’t. Now he says he’ll go to the next election — with the same promise.
Do you live in terror of tax time?
IF YOU’D rather endure a root canal than wade through your tax receipts, we bet you’ve used one of these seven excuses to put off the deed.
How to spend your tax refund
HAS the tax man given you a nice surprise? Here’s a quick guide on what – and where – to spend it.
The best tax fix ever
THEY’RE not usually regarded as heroes, but the Australian Taxation Office has made a simple change that is saving Aussies a lot of time, and even more money.
Why a big tax refund is a bad idea
GETTING a large tax refund means your money probably isn’t working as hard for you as it should. This is what you need to do.
DIY five-minute tax returns surge
PEOPLE are turning to DIY tax lodgement returns like never before and the ATO has already handed back almost $5 billion in tax refunds this year.
Tax advice you must read
MORE than three quarters of taxpayers receive a tax refund averaging about $3600 each. Here’s what you need to do to get your fair share.
Tax tips for a bigger refund
TAX time is here again and there are plenty of ways to boost your annual refund from the taxman and get what you deserve.
It’s certain: You will pay more tax
IT COULD be the GST, it could be something else. Whatever the means, our states are crying out for more money — and you’re going to have to pay.
GST talk starts conspiracy theories
A PROPOSAL to lift the rate of the GST has started a round of hyperventilating about ballooning taxes. But what did the PM really say about the idea?
Workers fail to claim phone expenses
THE taxman is using new technology to target a wider range of workers — but many Australians are failing to dial up the refund they deserve.
Call to stamp out unfair house hit
THERE is a call today to eradicate a tax that hits first home buyers hard, and instead pass the costs onto all property owners.
Short cuts to a quick return
THE start of the new financial year means it’s time for you to get your money affairs in order … but experts say the process need not be taxing.
Don’t fall for this tax scam
THE Australian Taxation Office is warning people to beware of phone scammers threatening jail or arrest if you don’t pay a tax bill.
‘Unacceptable’: ATO’s infuriating tax-time fail
YOU had one job, ATO. People are trying to lodge their tax returns, and they’re running into an infuriating problem.
How to get the most out of your tax return
IT’S the end of the financial year today so you know what that means — tax time. Here, the experts reveal how to get the most out of the arduous task.
How you can reduce your tax bill
THERE’S less than 24 hours to go until the 2015/16 financial year but experts say there’s still some last-minute actions people can take to help reduce their tax bill.
Little known deductions you can claim on tax
THEY’RE the little deductions that add up, so you need to stay on top of them. Make sure you or your accountant don’t forget to claim these things.
Mistakes that run afoul of taxman
THERE are tricks to save you tax, and then there are myths that come back to bite you. Don’t get caught by these old wives’ tales.
The reason you’re losing hundreds
AUSTRALIANS are cheating themselves out of hundreds of dollars each year because they don’t know about everything they can deduct on their taxes. Do you?
Get ready to pay more for petrol
THE cost of running the family car is now certain to keep rising after Labor today said it would back legislation to make petrol tax increases law.
Save cash by doing your own tax return
DOING your own tax return is easier than you think and you often get your refund faster. Just don’t forget to claim these five things.
What you’re not being told about shopping tax
THERE are claims that a new tax on online purchases is set to push up prices by more than 250 per cent. But will it really?
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