Tax

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Top policies and promises of the 2019 federal election

Tax is a key battleground of the federal election, and ahead of the polls opening tomorrow, here is a wrap of some of...

17 May 2019 • By Katarina Taurian

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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...

13 May 2019 • By Katarina Taurian

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Franking credits changes set to raise $58.2bn

The federal opposition’s contentious plans to reform the dividend imputation system will raise $58.2 billion over the...

13 May 2019 • By Katarina Taurian

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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...

13 May 2019 • By Katarina Taurian

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Labor’s 30% trust tax to raise $7.7bn

Labor’s plans to introduce a 30 per cent tax on discretionary trust distributions to adults will rake in $7.7 billion...

09 May 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Public’s audit perception in stark contrast to regulator concerns

Less than one in five Australians support the idea of an audit-only firm despite global and local concerns over audit...

09 May 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Review of the income tax residency rules for individuals

Promoted by PwC.Will the Board of Taxation’s recent review result in reform to Australia’s individual income tax...

09 May 2019 • By Glen Frost, PwC

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Deduction label changes coming to better break down tax agent costs

Greater clarity over the breakdown of the cost of managing tax affairs will soon be available as the Tax Office...

09 May 2019 • By Jotham Lian