Tax
Tax
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
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Slug on high-income earners a budget option: H&R Block
20 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Top 1,000 taxpayers paid more than $44bn: ATO
17 October 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
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