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Offshore heistComments‘Gas-fired robbery’: WA LNG projects cheating Aussies out of tax royalties

The tax windfall from LNG that should go to Australians is being given away in a 'gas-fired robbery' at a time the community most needs revenue, experts say.

Marion Rae

‘Scare’ campaignPremiumElection battlelines drawn over tax

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says taxation will be a clear battleline between the coalition and Labor at the upcoming federal election.

Colin Brinsden

TaxTransport entity not 'accounting trickery'

The NSW Treasury secretary has defended the controversial Transport Asset Holding Entity, denying it allowed "accounting trickery" to boost the budget.

Jack Gramenz

More supportPremiumWhy more tax cuts are on the cards

Tax cuts could be on offer in the looming election as the government expands its business loan scheme in the lead-up to Christmas.

Ellen Ransley

Corporates namedOne-third of companies pay no tax

One-third of companies paid no income tax in 2019-20, according to the Australian Tax Office — a figure that has barely budged in almost seven years.

Adrian Lowe

Emergency cashPremiumNew $750 cash payment for Aussies affected by COVID

A new $750-a-week payout has been announced for Australians whose ability to work is affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Helena Burke

Under scrutinyTax watchdog to look at objections process

The inspector-general of taxation is tacking on three new investigations, including into how timely and independent the ATO's objections process is.

Alex Mitchell

UpdatedPremiumRevealed: Biggest JobKeeper earners

Every major company that received JobKeeper during the pandemic must disclose their earnings from the scheme from today. Total earnings for the top recipients reaches into the billions.

Helena Burke

MoneyPremiumWestpac charges dead clients for advice

One of Australia’s largest banks has been caught charging 11,000 dead customers for financial advice.

Helena Burke

Amended returnsCommentsPremiumGremlins in machine of ATO’s auto franking credit refunds

Big cracks have appeared in a program designed to make franking credit refunds easier for seniors.

Nick Bruining

Rampant oppositionCommentsPremiumGovt shuts down Forrest’s pitch to scrap diesel rebate

The Federal Government has ruled out calls by WA iron ore entrepreneur Andrew Forrest to phase out the $7.8 billion diesel fuel rebate.

Stuart McKinnon and Jenne Brammer

Easy fixCommentsPremiumTax office confession could save you penalties

Coming clean with the tax office early about why your return is lodged after the deadline could save you a hefty fine.

Nick Bruining

TaxBureaucrat warned Berejiklian on safety

Former transport secretary Rodd Staples warned Gladys Berejiklian that a government policy could threaten commuter safety months before he was sacked.

Hannah Ryan

Taxman callsVideoCommentsPremiumMusk sells $1.5b of Tesla stock to meet tax demand

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk unloaded stock in the electric car-maker, shortly after holding a poll on Twitter over whether he should sell 10 per cent of his massive stake in the company.

Anders Melin

TaxNSW premier defends track record on grants

NSW Labor has called for meaningful changes to the way grants are administered after the premier said "perhaps nothing will change".

Hannah Ryan and Gina Rushton

UpdatedHuge potential payday for backpackers

Thousands of backpackers could be eligible for an unexpected cash bonus after the High Court ruled on an ‘unfair’ tax.

Courtney Gould

AT WORKPremiumWomen ‘underpaid’ in major industry

Women working in one of Australia’s most lucrative job industries say they are being underpaid, under-represented and unsupported.

Helena Burke

TAXESWarning for $1110 tax fine unless Aussies act

The tax season is fast closing, with some Australians risking fines of up to $1110 if they fail to take action by the looming deadline.

Alex Druce

TaxDeficit down in NZ after improved finances

Despite posting a smaller than expected deficit, New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson still does not expect to post a budget surplus for five years.

Ben McKay

Global probePremiumPandora Papers blows whistle on tax dodge by uber rich

A sprawling investigation by an international consortium of journalists uncovered millions of documents detailing how rich and politically connected individuals avoid taxes and hoard wealth.

Court orderUnauthorised agent prepared WA tax returns

The Tax Practitioners Board has offered help to Western Australians who may have used a bogus agent to prepare their returns.

Tim Dornin

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Stamp duty snub keeps costly downsizing hurdle in place

This year’s State Budget missed another opportunity to keep the building and construction sector ticking over while injecting established family-friendly homes into the property market.

Nick Bruining

stamp duty extensionPremiumStamp duty rebate extension for strata properties

West Australians are being pushed to strongly consider apartment living, with an extension of the stamp duty rebates for property in strata developments.

Adrian Lowe

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Tax office notches up huge win against WA fitness boss

Fitness entrepreneur Vlado Bosanac has lost a major legal battle with the tax office over an unpaid $9 million bill after a court ruled he owns half of a Dalkeith mansion he bought 15 years ago.

Neale Prior