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Single touch payroll delayed for more consultation

When the Single Touch Payroll initiative was first floated at the end of 2014, it was touted as a tool that would eliminate several red-tape producing processes and do away with the need for many

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3 money-smart ways to beat bracket creep

It’s little wonder the phrase ‘bracket creep’ summons up images of spiders and other nightmarish creepy-crawlies. While it’s not a bad thing to earn more money, get a raise, or have your salary

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5 smart things to do: Some tax refund tips

Someone wise once said the best time to plant a tree is today. For most youths that’s a negligible truth; when you’re young, the last thing you want to do is put money away for a version of

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Why does tax reform, such as changes to GST, put heat into BBQ conversations?

If the talk at your next barbecue turns to tax reform, it’s a fair bet that the goods and services tax (GST) will get a mention. Why does tax reform changes GST heat BBQ conversations? Proposed

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Don’t forget that a fuel tax credit increase has gone through

Small business owners are reminded that fuel tax credit rates increased for fuel acquired from August 1, 2015. Don’t forget fuel tax credit increase. While the next due business activity

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Here’s how politician travel allowances compare to yours

Despite the firestorm currently raging over parliamentary entitlements, most people won’t deny Australian pollies are justified in the amount of travelling they do for work. Lawfully,

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Bitcoin: Next step taken in long road to Australia adopting digital currency

After ruling bitcoin as an intangible asset just over a year ago, the Australian Senate Economics References Committee has now come out in support of the position that crypto-currencies should be

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Four rental property deductions under scrutiny this tax season

This tax time the Tax Office is specially targeting excessive or inappropriate deductions made by rental property owners. The Tax Office on its Building Confidence webpage has listed four problem

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Consumption taxes: How do we compare?

The recently issued government paper Re:think suggested a review of the goods and services tax (GST) system, including increasing the rate applied beyond the current 10% as well as the range of

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Negative gearing: A polarising issue that won’t go away

Australian governments across the political hues see no need to touch negative gearing. It is a mechanism that exists within the fundamentals of Australia’s tax system anyway — a deductibility

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Is climate change risk one of the biggest threats to your retirement savings?

If Kermit had an investment portfolio today he’d probably be singing a different tune, because nowadays it’s becoming a lot easier being green — and potentially a lot more lucrative. The decision

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Date set for shut down of tax agent and BAS agent portals

STP proves time‐consuming, costly and onerous for micro employers

Drawdown rates: Too high, too low, about right?

Working holiday makers

Lost your tax file number? Here’s what to do

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Single touch payroll delayed for more consultation

3 money-smart ways to beat bracket creep

5 smart things to do: Some tax refund tips

Why does tax reform, such as changes to GST, put heat into BBQ conversations?

Don’t forget that a fuel tax credit increase has gone through

Here’s how politician travel allowances compare to yours

Bitcoin: Next step taken in long road to Australia adopting digital currency

Four rental property deductions under scrutiny this tax season

Consumption taxes: How do we compare?

Negative gearing: A polarising issue that won’t go away

Is climate change risk one of the biggest threats to your retirement savings?

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