tax
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How are redundancy payments taxed?
Genuine redundancy payments are generally taxed at a different rate from ordinary income. Here's what you need to know.
Tax mistakes to avoid as a landlord
Property investors need to make sure they have all their paperwork in order to claim all they are entitled to when they submit tax returns after June 30.
Should Australia follow New Zealand in increasing the GST?
The Coalition has floated the possibility of increasing the GST, following the 5% hike by New Zealand, but will we see a change in the near future?
How the dates of tax changes affect you
It is important to understand which of the tax and social security changes announced in the latest federal budget apply in 2011-12 and which don't.
How to boost your tax refund with these two concessions
With June 30 almost upon us, it makes sense to check whether you can take last-minute action to boost what you get back from two key tax concessions.
How to challenge a land tax bill
You have 60 days from receipt of your valuation notice to object to your land tax bill. Here's how to proceed.
Death and taxes: what an estate owes
The federal government abolished death duties almost 35 years ago, estates will likely pay taxes in some form.
How to notify the ATO of a death
Notifying the ATO of a death has always been a challenge.
How to navigate the tax maze when you invest overseas
Investing directly in overseas shares has become a lot easier. What hasn't become easier is the task of negotiating the offshore tax maze.
Why you should be careful of Bitcoin
Anyone thinking of making use of bitcoins, an unregulated digital currency, should take careful stock of the risks.
