Mark Chapman is director of tax communications at H&R Block, Australia's largest firm of tax accountants, and is a regular contributor to Money. Mark is a Chartered Accountant, CPA and Chartered Tax Adviser and holds a Masters of Tax Law from the University of New South Wales. Previously, he was a tax adviser for over 20 years, specialising in individual and small business tax, in both the UK and Australia. As well as operating his own private practice, Mark spent seven years as a Senior Director with the Australian Taxation Office. He is the author of Life and Taxes: A Look at Life Through Tax. Connect with Mark Chapman on LinkedIn.
The easy tax deduction you’re probably forgetting to claim
It's well known that the cost of getting your tax return prepared by an agent is tax deductible but many of us are forgetting to claim this related expense.
Five small business tax tips you need to act on before June 30
It's not too late to maximise your small business cash flow with these tax tips.
What you can and can’t claim on your investment property
Tax law is complex so whether you have already dipped your toe into the property game or are considering making a future investment, it pays to understand the basics.
The ATO’s hit list: what you need to know before you do your tax return
Work-related tax deductions and claims by investment property owners are in the ATO's sights this year.
What you can expect from Scott Morrison’s third Budget
With less than a week until budget night, Mark Chapman shares his analysis of what Scott Morrison has already announced, plus a few tips from the crystal ball.
How to claim the $20k small business tax write-off
The $20,000 tax write-off for small businesses will be slashed to $1000 on July 1.
Fashion, make-up, travel: what can lifestyle bloggers claim on tax?
If you're a self-employed blogger, you can claim the cost of a laptop, part of your phone bill, and even hiring a photographer. But what about cosmetics?
Tax office warns of three dodgy SMSF schemes you need to avoid
Lots of shuffling of legal paperwork and a general air that a tax or investment scheme is "too good to be true"? It is.
Why you can now use your work ute after hours
It isn't often that the taxman delivers good news but the ATO is proposing to relax some of the tax rules around the private use of work utes.
Super, tax and property: the Labor policies that could affect you
In the event we have an election sooner rather than later, here's what the Labor party has said it will do in relation to your taxes and super.
