ATO website back after glitch
THE Australian Taxation Office’s website is back online with access to certain services after being down for more than 36 hours.
Tax Time
Tax time is approaching. Find out what you can and cannot claim for deductions this financial year and who is on the ATO's tax hit list.
Taxman’s $10bn Facebook raid
THE flashy lifestyles of Australians who report modest incomes, but live it up on social media, are being investigated by the Australian Taxation Office.
Final countdown to avoid a tax hit
TAX returns must be lodged a week from today. But fear not— lodging is now easier than ever.
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.
Messara leaves NSW racing in strong position
RACING NSW chief executive Peter V’landys has described John Messara’s surprise decision to step down as chairman as a “very sad day for the NSW thoroughbred racing industry”.
No super hope for first-home buyers
THE Australian Taxation Office has responded to claims it plans on relaxing super rules. And it isn’t music to your ears.
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.
Oswals attempt to settle with ANZ
INDIAN couple Pankaj and Radhika Oswal are hoping to reach legal settlements with both the ANZ Bank and the taxation commissioner.
Tax man targets super scammers
CUTTING tax is appealing to everybody, but if you listen to the latest wave of superannuation spruikers you are asking for trouble.
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.
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.
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.
Tax office to probe pollies’ housing perk
THE Australian Taxation Office will review its ruling into tax deductions for politicians who own a second house in Canberra.
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.
Tidy up for tax time
THE next eight weeks is not just about the election but it’s also getting your affairs in order for the end of financial year.
ATO targets local Airbnb hosts
In 2016, the ATO will focus in on landlords who advertise on websites like Airbnb to avoid paying tax
Gen Y is getting screwed on tax
WHILE their elders are laughing all the way to the tax office, this group of workers is getting screwed.
How to trim your tax bill
GIVING away money needlessly is not something most Australians enjoy, yet many do it every year to the ATO. This is what you’re doing wrong.
How the ATO is taking your super
THE Australian Taxation Office could be pocketing your lost retirement savings without you even realising. Act now to claw back your lost savings.
The surprising source of IS money
NEW analysis shows Islamic State raised an estimated $80 million a month. Wait until you hear how they got the money.
WARNING: Tax Scam
Australian Police have issued a warning against taxation scams that are targeting people across NSW.
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.
Tax time’s powerful incentive
THE tax office has already issued more than $17.6 million in refunds for the 2014/15 financial year – but you have to act quickly to get any money you are owed.
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.
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.
Expect to pay more for your next Uber
RIDE-SHARING service Uber has been stung by the tax man and it’s passing the cost on to consumers. Here’s how much more you’ll pay for your next trip.
Australia’s weirdest tax deductions
SEX toys, breast implants and Xbox consoles … you won’t believe what some Aussies are successfully claiming on their tax returns.
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