When tax hits close to home
Avoid getting hit by capital gains tax on your family home. more
Charity gifts keep on giving
Sheep and chooks are replacing socks and jocks as people remember
those less fortunate at Christmas. more
Farming for tax breaks
The strategy: To see if I can still claim a tax deduction for my
hobby farm losses. more
Gimme a tax break
The strategy: To claim the small-business tax break before it
disappears. more
Henry brushes the big issue
The overhaul of the tax system seems unlikely to abolish negative gearing. more
Trouble in paradise: Caymans' debt crisis
The popular tax haven for the rich and famous – has been forced to postpone its annual budget as the British territory's debt crisis worsens. more
US looks to GST to balance the books
A consumption tax could help solve the budget crisis in the US, a political heavyweight close to President Barack Obama has urged. more
A helping hand
Pension changes could mean more cash for seniors. more
Direct debits prove costly
Letting others control your purse strings can be problematic. more
Share schemes viable
The strategy To understand the changes to taxation of employee
share schemes. more
The gift that just keeps on giving
Setting up a charity is easier than you think, writes Bina Brown. more
Profile: Colin Melvin
Hermes' messenger for corporate accountability is on a mission of
engagement through collective action. more
Make the most of your losses
The strategy To get a tax break on my capital losses. more
Stints abroad attract more tax
Under the new rules, he'll be assessed at his Australian tax rate -
in all likelihood the top rate of 46.5 per cent. more
Dig deep for documents
The strategy To claim a tax deduction for my work-related expenses. more
TAX CALCULATOR
Income Tax Calculator
Work out your income tax according to the ATO's personal income tax scales. more
Stamp Duty
Stamp duty adds significantly to the cost of buying a property. Find out just how much it will cost in your state or territory. more
Leasing Calculator
Work out your monthly repayments for your lease based on your purchase price and term, interest rate, and residual value. more
TAX FACTSHEETS
Objections & Appeals
There are different time limits to object to an assessment by the ATO, depending on the issue and the discretion of the ATO. more
Other Taxes
Capital Gains tax, PAYE, Fringe Benefits, Payroll. more
Paying Tax
Assessable income & deductions, Taxable income, Rebates, Leave & other employment entitlements. more
Top Ten Tax Questions
The Tax Office devotes significant resources to the random checking and audit of returns. Penalties apply to fraudulent and mistaken tax returns. more
TAX GUIDE
Tax advantages of borrowing to invest
There are several tax advantages when you borrow to invest in shares. more
