ATO
‘Painful, tedious’: This is what it is like to have your tax return audited
The first audit shocked Moxin Reza, but the second time, he was ready.
- by Millie Muroi
Latest
Crackdown on oil and gas giants delivers nation billions in extra tax
A long-term effort by the ATO to get more tax out of the oil and gas sectors has paid dividends that are likely to deliver billions of dollars in extra revenue.
- by Shane Wright
‘Scary’: Why US expats are tossing their citizenships – and it’s not just Trump
Becoming un-American is complicated and expensive – yet in recent times, a rising number have embraced the “ex” in “expatriate”.
- by Jenna Price
‘Far too loose’: Calls for crackdown on early access to super scheme after claims of abuse
The early release of super allows chronically ill patients to withdraw their retirement savings to pay for certain medical procedures, but there are growing concerns it’s open to abuse.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Henrietta Cook
Is a seltzer a beer? The Tax Office is trying to figure it out
When is an alcoholic beverage a beer? Here’s how brewers say a tax tweak could send some zany craft brews down the drain.
- by Millie Muroi
Analysis
Capital gains tax
Never mind negative gearing – this is the real steal
Everyone seems to have an opinion on negative gearing, but the way the country taxes capital gains is costing a fortune and adding to house price pain.
- by Shane Wright
Property investors are hardly hard done by
I cannot feel sorry for Chirayu Shah and his poor, hard-done-by sons. He and others like him who are rich enough to put their spare cash into investment properties have been enjoying massive tax concessions for years.
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Crime
Phone taps reveal moment crime syndicate caught with ‘hands in the cookie jar’
Police were listening in as George Alex’s crew panicked when they realised that their $10m tax fraud was unravelling.
- by Kate McClymont
Tax attack could be next challenge for cash-strapped shoppers
Shoppers have yet to dip into their stage 3 tax cuts to boost spending. And they may face a new problem – the tax man.
- by Shane Wright
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Courts
Bankrupts, botox and a serial killer: the colourful world of George Alex
The notorious underworld figure has been ordered to attend court despite his “conscientious injector” doctor telling the court that jail was “a terrible idea”.
- by Kate McClymont and Patrick Begley
Controversial businessman stripped of control of wealthy 82-year-old’s affairs
Valentino Kovacic, who is fighting an eighth attempt to bankrupt him, had secured control of the affairs of dementia patient Joe Lagan.
- by Kate McClymont
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