ATO
Opinion
Income tax
Despite what we’re led to believe, tax cuts are no free lunch
Politicians like to peddle illusions when it comes to tax and tax cuts. Meanwhile, we play our role by deluding ourselves.
- by Ross Gittins
Latest
Interactive
Income tax
Stage 3 tax cuts calculator: See how much money you’ll get back
The stage 3 tax cuts take effect today. Here’s how much you’ll get back.
Exclusive
Courts
‘Masterminds of manipulation’: The collapse of a property empire
One of the nation’s biggest privately owned building companies, Dyldam, lies in financial ruin with feuding between former owners resulting in lawsuits, bankruptcy actions and legal charges.
- by Kate McClymont
Perth’s best-paid suburbs revealed as Golden Triangle enjoys income surge
Incomes soared in some of the best-paid parts of the country at the end of the pandemic, while landlords enjoyed record profits on their investments.
- by Shane Wright
The suburb where people’s income went up almost $90,000 in one year
Incomes soared in some of the best-paid parts of the country at the end of the pandemic, while landlords enjoyed record profits on their investments.
- by Shane Wright
PwC facing 10 tax scandal investigations after revelation of global scheme
A Senate committee’s final report has found that use of confidential government plans had gone further than initially thought.
- by Rachel Clun and Colin Kruger
Analysis
Income tax
How to save tax by claiming these super deductions
With little more than two weeks to go until the end of financial year, you have no time to lose to slash your bill.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
How the changes to higher education debts will affect you
How will the changes to HECS indexation actually work? And how much do you stand to benefit? Here’s a quick guide.
- by Rachel Clun
End the creep: Former RBA expert backs annual tax relief for millions
Luci Ellis, Westpac’s chief economist, says there’s a big case for increasing tax thresholds each year. Without end, taxes will keep rising forever.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Tax deductions
Why sorting your tax early this year is more important than ever
You need to look for every tax deduction and defer any income you can, and take advice on your particular circumstances so you don’t overdo it.
- by Julia Hartman
Analysis
Capital gains tax
Property tax traps that could cost you thousands in CGT
With the dramatic increase in the value of the family home, the capital gains tax main residence exemption is more important than ever.
- by Julia Hartman
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/ato-jl0