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Does my retired mother need to file a tax return?
Once you retire and are receiving the pension, generally you no longer need to file a tax return.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Income tax
‘Hunt for deductions’ as tax refunds will be smaller this year
Taxpayers are urged to find every legitimate deduction they can before lodging tax returns this year.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Income tax
The tax traps that could catch you out this financial year
Be particularly careful when doing your tax returns, as the ATO has developed some of the most sophisticated data-matching systems in the world.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Superannuation
The little-known tax breaks that could boost your super
With a bit of planning many people could afford to contribute more to super and collect tax breaks.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Income tax
Most tax tips in June won’t help you. But this one will
Instead of fighting it, how can we organise ourselves so that the end of the financial year is something we feel prepared for?
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Big four accountants
The walls are closing in. Can PwC survive in Australia?
The PwC fallout has moved well past the bounds of the original misconduct in which the consulting giant acted as a “double agent”.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Andrew Forrest
Andrew Forrest’s $5 billion gift comes with a bonus
Billionaire Andrew Forrest and his wife, Nicola, have effectively created their own Future Fund.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Charity
How you can reduce your tax bill through charitable giving
As the end of the financial year approaches, it is timely to remind you of the tax incentives that encourage charitable giving in Australia.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
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If I rent out a room in my home, do I get a tax exemption?
If you’re renting out part of your property, there are many expenses you can use to reduce your capital gain.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
ATO
ATO urges small business to come clean on $30 billion of debt
The tax office has urged small businesses to pay their tax debts before an amnesty on penalties expires at the end of this year.
- by John Collett