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Ticked off time in an incendiary state

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Surprising things you may be able to claim as tax deductions

Surprising things you may be able to claim as tax deductions

Anything you buy which enables you to earn an income can be claimed.

  • byHelen Baker
Hinch and Wilkie call out'misuse'of MP allowances

Hinch and Wilkie call out'misuse'of MP allowances

Australia's politicians receive 15 times more allowances than the average taxpayer and they claim 12 times as much in tax deductions,ATO data reveals.

  • byPaul Sakkal,Craig Butt andNick Bonyhady
Beware:Three types of tax return claims more likely to trigger an audit

Beware:Three types of tax return claims more likely to trigger an audit

While the prospect of getting a big tax refund this year may be attractive,the Australian Tax Office warns this shouldn’t stop you from being careful about the deductions you claim,or the income you declare.

  • byOlivia Maragna
Not just'fun money':The best way to spend your tax refund

Not just'fun money':The best way to spend your tax refund

Taxpayers received an average refund of $2574 in 2016-17,but most Australians do not budget for their annual tax refund.

  • byNell O'Shea
Who benefits most from negative gearing?

Who benefits most from negative gearing?

The workers most likely to negatively gear are among the highest earning,but you might be surprised to find out how common it also is in your profession.

  • byRachel Eddie andCraig Butt
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How generous are other people in your profession?

How generous are other people in your profession?

Our exclusive tax interactive allows you to see how generous people are in your profession and whether you are giving more or less than average.

  • byJohn Collett andCraig Butt
'Repay debt for years':loan changes to hit 136,000 students

'Repay debt for years':loan changes to hit 136,000 students

From July 1,more people will be required to start repaying their student debt,giving them less time to build their financial security.

  • byJohn Collett andCraig Butt
How a millionaire pays no income tax

How a millionaire pays no income tax

There were 70 people who earned more than $1 million last year who reduced their income to less than $18,200 after deductions. Here are some of the ways people reduce their income through deductions.

  • byCraig Butt
Five ways to boost your tax refund by acting now

Five ways to boost your tax refund by acting now

There are many ways that you can boost your refund if you take some steps before the end of financial year.

  • byOlivia Maragna
How our tax system works
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How our tax system works

It's tax time in 2019:here's what you need to know.