New scheme announced for first home buyers
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a low-deposit scheme for first home buyers in the lead-up to this Saturday’s federal election.
TAX • Mon, 13 May 2019
Franking credits changes set to raise $58.2bn
The federal opposition’s contentious plans to reform the dividend imputation system will raise $58
Tax agent costs likened with loopholes in Labor’s costings
Australians claiming fees in excess of $3,000 are accessing “tax loopholes”, according to the costings documents of the federal opposition.
Negative gearing, CGT battle rages on from Liberal heavyweights
The Treasurer and Assistant Minister for Treasury and Finance again blasted the Labor Party’s negative gearing and CGT proposals in an address to mortgage and real estate ...
TAX • Thu, 09 May 2019
PM labels his tax changes ‘tax reform’, re-commits to super tax halt
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that his spate of tax cuts constitute tax reform, and has re-affirmed his party’s promise to not up taxes in superannuation.
TAX • Wed, 08 May 2019
Both sides of government spin super promises
The federal government and opposition have promised a stable superannuation environment, but at the same time, both major parties have changes in the pipeline and a long ...
TAX • Wed, 17 Apr 2019
PM, Treasurer write to accountants on big tax, fee deductibility proposals
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg have written to the accounting community addressing the deductibility of tax agent fees and other headline tax ...
TAX • Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Accounting is sexy, and I’m here to prove that
This one-time fairy performer, Lauren Thiel, has merged all her life loves into her accounting career: creativity, finance, and independence.
BUSINESS • Wed, 27 Mar 2019
From the Hungry Cowboy to Deloitte: How this accountant dealt with career curveballs
A career in accounting for Deloitte partner Liz Westover has involved some personal and professional curveballs, but her passions and frustrations have landed her in a ...
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