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Revised work-from-home regime ‘bad news for taxpayers’

Fixed rate of 67c an hour will typically leave people out of pocket compared with previous methods, says H&R Block.

03 November 2022 • By Philip King

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Budget: Share buy-back change ‘needs scrutiny’

One of the few surprises last week will have to be examined for unintended consequences once the details are released,...

01 November 2022 • By Philip King

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Budget: ATO expected to reap $5.6bn from crackdown

Multinationals, the shadow economy, and individual taxpayers will be targeted thanks to an extra $1.5bn in funding.

27 October 2022 • By Philip King

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Budget: what it means for the tax profession

UPDATED: Accounting firms and organisations offer their verdicts on the first test of Labor’s economic credentials.

25 October 2022 • By Philip King

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ATO to target individual taxpayers over $8bn shortfall

Work expenses, omitted income, and rental claims will come in for extra scrutiny to narrow the tax gap.

24 October 2022 • By Philip King

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ATO relaxes lodgment deadlines for flood-hit zones

With four different states facing catastrophic flooding, the Tax Office has revived previous support schemes.

21 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Small business debt and tax gap at top of ATO hit list

Second Commissioner says the sector is the biggest culprit and digitisation will be key to bringing it around.

21 October 2022 • By Philip King

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Politicians damned for ‘dumb’ attempts at tax reform

Australia is saddled with an overcomplex system that punishes families, former ATO lieutenant says.

20 October 2022 • By Philip King