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Budget 2017 analysis: What didn’t make it into the budget this year?

The Government announced that it will not proceed with various measures announced in previous Budgets and MYEFOs, many...

10 May 2017 • By Thomson Reuters

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Medicare levy rises as another levy ends

In a welcome move for Australian taxpayers and despite ongoing speculation, it is clear after last night’s budget that...

10 May 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Doubts cast over first home buyer super savings scheme

Big four firms and financial services institutions alike have assessed the government’s proposed super savings scheme...

10 May 2017 • By Katarina Taurian and Miranda Brownlee

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HECS threshold changes hit taxpayers hard

The government has announced a notable drop in the HECS debt repayment thresholds from next year.

10 May 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Popular tax deductions scrapped for property investors

Clients with negative gearing arrangements in place are set to lose out on a popular deduction following last night’s...

10 May 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Tax ‘goodies’ for SMEs increase post-budget

In a move that has flown under the radar, the government has moved to broaden the definition of a small business,...

10 May 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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GST ‘surprise’ for residential premises

The government has announced a surprise GST measure in the budget which is set to impact residential property buyers.

10 May 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Budget misses compromise payments, tax efficiency

Notable exclusions from this year’s budget will impact the appeal of Australia as a place to do business, put the...

10 May 2017 • By Katarina Taurian