Franking credits
Opinion
Governance
The $78b question: Why a small investor is attacking Rio Tinto
An activist shareholder has ratcheted up its attempt to pressure the mining giant into making a major change.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Latest
Over 70? It’s not too late to sort out your finances
Conventional wisdom says to build a nest egg as early as possible, but good financial planning is just as important after retirement.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Ask an expert
How can I get my unclaimed franking credits?
Information about claiming old franking credits can be obtained through the ATO, even if you don’t file a tax return.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
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Should we invest in shares, super, or give bonds a try?
Investment bonds can be a suitable option for those looking for a tax-friendly environment outside of superannuation.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Opinion
The widow, the franking credits, and the $12,000 windfall
A lack of knowledge about how Australia’s franking credits system works means many, like my cousin, could be sitting on surprise payouts.
- by Noel Whittaker
Exclusive
Tax reform
‘Everything on the table’: Calls for tax overhaul to go beyond stage 3 cuts
As the Coalition argues the government cannot be trusted on income tax changes, independent MPS and a former Labor luminary are encouraging an examination of the entire tax system.
- by Paul Sakkal and Rachel Clun
Opinion
Passive investing
Think you can beat the market? Hear this cautionary tale
Time and time again, people have told me they want to invest in shares. My response has always been the same.
- by Noel Whittaker
‘Total ignorance’: Wilson warns franking changes will cost the budget
Wilson Asset Management chairman Geoff Wilson says the government’s bid to bolster its finances will backfire and leave a $1 billion hole in the budget.
- by Millie Muroi
Analysis
Tax reform
Frankly, we should give a damn: What the franking credit proposal means
The Senate review of government franking credit proposals has put the issue back in the spotlight.
- by John Collett
Teals split as Coalition revives 2019 election franking credits debate
The franking credit dispute helps the Coalition build an argument that Labor has reneged on commitments not to touch contentious tax policies. Labor has accused it of a hysterical scare campaign.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Opinion
Why franking credits policy is a two-horse horse race
The proposal to prevent companies raising cash equity issues to fund a franked dividend payout has no economic logic to it.
- by Christine Brown and Kevin Davis
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