Tax
Turnbull changes to income tax?
Prime Minister Turnbull floated an idea that would see the tax landscape change in Australia. But could it lead to......
Could a sugar tax be a sweet deal for Australia?
Plans to introduce a tax on sugary drinks has been given the go ahead by the UK parliament. The Tax,......
Alcohol tax brewing up a storm
Should Australians be taxed more for alcohol? The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education is calling on the Federal Government......
Is there anything positive in negative gearing?
Labour’s proposal to alter the laws regarding negative gearing has caused heated debate within parliament, but many Australians are confused......
ACOSS backs calls to act on negative gearing, scrap tax loopholes
The peak body for social services in Australia has made it’s submission to the Federal Budget, calling on the Federal......
Premiers press on despite widespread opposition to GST
NSW Premier Mike Baird put the GST back on the nation’s agenda today with a new compromise proposal that would......
Will GST reform end the ‘bloody outrage’?
A online campaign is gaining momentum against the ‘tampon tax’, with Australians asking why sanitary items are charged with 10%......
Capital gains tax exemption on ‘family home’ worth $46 billion: report
A report from The Australia Institute says capital gains tax exemptions on Australian’s ‘principle residence’ or ‘family home’ were worth......
Over a third of large companies paid no tax 2013-14: ATO
Under legislation passed at the urging of The Greens, the Tax Commissioner has revealed the tax and incomes of over......
Joe Hockey’s high income tax cut argument
In August then Treasurer Joe Hockey said he had the answer to ever lower government revenues and ongoing deficits: give......