Tax
New crackdown on offshore tax evasion
Philip Dorling The ATO is pushing for more powers to investigate secret tax havens and penalise offshore tax evasion.
Tax breaks for wealthy under fire
ADELE HORIN A crackdown on federal waste and unfair tax breaks is needed to fund social and economic reforms.
Gillard touts tax break for families with teens at school
Debra Jopson Families can get up to $160 extra a fortnight in tax benefits if their teenagers stay in school or in vocational training.
New laws put ATO to the test
Ben Butler Tax Commissioner warns organisation will be put under pressure by carbon and mining taxes.
Rolling over to escape the tax man
George Cochrane Pensions offer the most straightforward form of income in retirement - and keep the ATO at bay.
Tax office warns dodgers: beware
Tax dodgers will be caught, the Australian Taxation Office has warned after nabbing and convicting 356 people in the third quarter of this year.
Super increase will cost jobs: ACCI
A leading business group says it's appalled by the federal government's lack of consultation on lifting compulsory superannuation, warning the increase will hit profits and cost jobs.
Directors get reprieve from super liabilities
Directors have been given a reprieve from personal responsibility to meet employees' superannuation obligations if their companies fail following the government's temporary removal of its proposal.
Between rocks and a hard place
David Potts As miners dig the dirt on supposed tax-rate inequality, the government must forge ahead.
Tax number is a fraudster's friend
Alexandra Smith STOLEN tax file numbers have been used to lodge as many as 5000 fraudulent tax refunds worth $27 million in just three months, as identity criminals increasingly attempt to defraud government departments.
Wait, I haven't worked out T5 yet
POTTS SPOT Instead of another talkfest about tax reform, how about just simplifying the system we are now forced to endure?
Taxing times: we haven't seen anything yet
PETER MARTIN - ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT Bracket creep for personal income tax is the elephant in the room, but nobody seems to want to look.
Annette Sampson
Avoid a tax liability
I CAN DO THAT The strategy: To avoid leaving my loved ones with a super tax bill when I retire.
Capital gains tax comes back from the dead
Annette Sampson Here's a retirement planning tip: don't die until you've spent all your super.
Calculating costs of the carbon tax
David Potts There are opportunities in a de-carbonised economy - but even offset and renewable energy stocks have their drawbacks.
Carbon tax explained
I CAN DO THAT The strategy: to work out whether I'll be compensated for the carbon tax.
Carbon price or tax - what's in a word?
Georgia Waters When it comes to political speeches often it's not what you say, it's the words you use to say it.
ATO aims for rich pickings
ADELE FERGUSON If you're an investor, wealthy, an executive or operate in the cash economy, the taxman cometh.
Assessing capital gains tax on inherited shares
George Cochrane It all depends on the date of the original purchase.
Returns in pocket beat pre-tax profit
Annette Sampson Tax matters. And not just because it's that time of the year when tax is top of mind.
Tax self-assessment faces scrutiny
Peter Martin The Inspector-General of Taxation will examine whether to turn back the tide on Australia's system of self-assessment for income tax.
Guide to charitable giving
I CAN DO THAT The strategy: To get a tax deduction on charitable donations before June 30.
Getting ahead can have its pitfalls
John Collett Prepaying loan interest can be a double-edged sword.
Rebates help ease pain
Barbara Drury Medical bill savings are available but make those appointments - fast.
Tax pack 'flop' drove people to accountants
Peter Martin The Tax Pack was a disaster for the Tax Office.
Eight ways to beat the taxman
June 30 is just four weeks away. Annette Sampson asks the experts for their top tips.
It'll be hard to dodge the spotlight
Lesley Parker The Tax Office's focus on accuracy and honesty means taxpayers will want to double check returns this year.
Edgy investors shy away
FUND PICK There's been a big downturn in the number of managed investment schemes advertising tax deductions.
Car package has greater appeal
Lesley Parker Improve your take-home pay by knowing your way around new fringe benefits tax regulations.
