Tax talk turns negative as Labor gears for relief
Changes to tax cuts that increase the returns of lower to middle-income earners have spurred speculation about whether negative gearing changes are next.
tax
The Albanese tax plan will give the average earner a $1500 tax cut – more than double Morrison’s Stage 3, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The opposition has condemned the government after reports it is considering overhauling controversial tax cuts in an attempt to offer greater financial relief.
Australia should consider revenue raising options that are less vulnerable to an ageing population than income tax, the OECD says.
Political commentary
Faltering teals, has the bubble burst?
Faltering at two state polls, political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN wonders if the teal phenomenon, which saw six win federally last May, was such a product of special circumstances that the balloon might now have burst.
Opinion
Time to look at real-time capital gains tax
Working Australians pay tax in real-time – now the richest Australians making capital gains should, too, says PETER MARTIN.
Lifestyle
Sole trader keen to sort out tax payments
Angelique has started a new business and is unsure about how she pays tax as a sole trader and wants to know how much money is needed to budget correctly. She sought help from chartered accountant GAIL FREEMAN.
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