Tag: Tax
Asbestos fund threatened by tax case: James Hardie
James Hardie says the fund set up to compensate victims of asbestos-related diseases is in a good cash position but future contributions could be under threat if it loses a disputed tax case. [MORE]
Opposition flags tax cuts for families and small business
The Opposition Leader Colin Barnett looks set to announce tax cuts for families and small businesses during the election campaign.[MORE]
Green car tax cuts 'short-sighted'
The Greens say an ACT Government tax cut aimed at getting people to drive greener cars is not as effective as it could be.[MORE]
Opposition urged to continue tackling binge drinking
The Australian Drug Foundation has called for the Opposition to find new ways to tackle binge drinking after its decision to vote against the Government's alcopop tax hike.[MORE]
ACT to cut eco-friendly car tax
Laws are expected to pass in the ACT Assembly later today to give a tax break to people who buy environmentally friendly cars.[MORE]
Tax scam accused pleads not guilty
A 56-year-old Sunshine Coast man has pleaded not guilty in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court to a charge of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth.[MORE]
New tax audit to scrutinise overseas transactions
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) will target wealthy individuals and investors under a tax audit that aims to collect about $5.7 billion over the next four years.[MORE]
Accountant accused of $10m tax fraud
Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a 56-year-old Queensland man for a multi-million dollar offshore tax avoidance scheme.[MORE]
Roxon confident alcopops legislation will pass Senate
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says she is confident the Government's tax on pre-mixed drinks will be passed by Opposition senators.[MORE]
Stamp duty stays unless Federal compo: Costa
The New South Wales Government says it would be prepared to look at abolishing stamp duties, but only if it is compensated for the loss of revenue. [MORE]
Caltex warns carbon scheme could shutdown Aust refineries
Caltex Australia has warned a forum on emissions trading that current proposals for carbon trading could shutdown petroleum refineries in Australia.[MORE]
Time to revisit Keating's superannuation revolution
The quicker we go back and embrace Paul Keating's 15 per cent super contribution target the better.[MORE]
Swan urges 'full and frank' discussion on tax reform
Treasurer Wayne Swan calls for "full and frank" debate on how to overhaul Australia's tax system.[MORE]
Aust investigation under fire from Vanuatu's finance industry
Vanuatu's finance industry has again criticised the Government's decision to support a major Australian investigation into tax evasion.[MORE]
Industry 'misled public' over alcopop tax impact
The Aust Drug Foundation says the alcohol industry deliberately misled the public over the impact of alcopop tax increases.[MORE]
Taxpayer costs on Airport Link jump to $267m
Taxpayer costs on Brisbane's Airport Link project have jumped from $47 million to $267 million.[MORE]
Wholesalers to lodge protest against alcopop tax
Alcohol wholesalers say they are only paying the extra tax on alcopops 'under protest'.[MORE]
Go jump, Swan tells liquor industry
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has told the liquor industry to go jump, in response to criticisms over its tax on pre-mixed drinks.[MORE]
Senate likely to reject alcopops tax
The Federal Government's higher tax on pre-mixed spirits is almost certain to be overturned in the Senate.[MORE]
Spirit sales 'up 46pc' since alcopop tax
New data reveals there's been an increase in the volume of alcohol sold since the introduction of the alcopop tax.[MORE]
Swan rules out GST increase
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says a review of Australia's tax system will not consider increasing the GST.[MORE]
Lowy's son clams up at US Senate grilling
Frank Lowy's son refuses to testify in front of US Senate committee investigating alleged tax dodge.[MORE]
State could sacrifice pokie taxes
The Treasurer Michael Aird is prepared to sacrifice gaming taxes to reduce Tasmanians' addiction to poker machines.[MORE]
Rental affordability scheme a 'long-term' plan
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the recent tax cuts were designed to help people struggling with the cost of living.[MORE]
Budget tax cuts will help with cost of living: Swan
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the recent tax cuts were designed to help people struggling with the cost of living.[MORE]
