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Live updates: Budget 2017
We've heard Treasurer Scott Morrison promise "better days ahead" for Australia. Now it's time to find out just who are the winners and losers of the 2017 Federal Budget.
Seven red flags that could land you with a tax audit
If you have a luxury car in a company name or cry poor while living it up on Facebook, you could trigger an audit at tax time.
How to get the taxman to pay for your home office
Changing work patterns mean more Aussies are setting up a home office. Here is what you can claim at tax time.
The price hike about to hit Australia’s Amazon shoppers
Online shopping is about to become less affordable, with all Australian purchases from overseas including Amazon to be whacked with 10% GST from July 1.
How to get the taxman to pay for your petrol
With the cost of petrol these days, anything you can do to reduce the cost of motoring is welcome. Here's how to claim your car usage on your tax return.
How to get the tax man to buy you a car
The $20,000 asset write-off scheme for small businesses is set to end on June 30, so you have just three months to nab a tax bargain on a new or used vehicle.
Why the ATO is checking your Facebook page
The tax office has taken to monitoring social media to find out who is going on holidays and who is paying a child's school fees as it tightens the net on seemingly wealthy Aussies who then cry poor at tax time.
Legit work deductions you’re missing out on
Aussies are paying $2148 a year for travel and $1548 a year for lunches. But they can claim it on tax, right?
How to avoid leaving a ‘death tax’ for your kids
Many Aussies are dying with large super balances because they are spending frugally in retirement so they can pass on as much as possible to their children.
Victoria axes stamp duty for first home buyers
Other state governments, in particular NSW, will be watching Victoria closely to see whether this initiative will have the reverse effect by increasing demand for housing when supply simply can't keep pace.