Workforce education news
Workforce education news 2010 covers a range of topics affecting employers and professional associations, and their employees and members, including tax time. read more
Guide to managing your tax debt
Information about what to do if you are having difficulty paying your tax. read more
Teachers – claiming work-related expenses
A fact sheet and list of items for teachers on common work-related expenses and tax deductions. read more
Treasury considers tax breaks for older workers
ABC news reports that the Treasury Secretary Ken Henry is considering lower tax rates and benefit changes as part of the battle to persuade older Australians to stay in the work force. read more
Australian Tax Office warns about sham mortgage arrangements
The Australian Tax Office has issued a taxpayer alert warning people about sham arrangements promoted as 'mortgage management plans'. read more
Employee share schemes – information for employees
Changes to the tax treatment of shares and rights acquired under employee share schemes (ESS) were announced in the 2009–10 Budget and became law on 14 December 2009. read more
Due dates for income tax bills
The Tax Office is reminding people who received an income tax bill for 2008-09 that payments are due from Monday 23 November. read more
Working in Australia
If you are not an Australian resident, and work during your visit to Australia, this guide tells you what you need to know and do to comply with taxation laws. read more
Tax refund email scam
The Australian Tax Office is warning people about another bogus email circulating that claims to offer a refund from the Tax Office.
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Introduction to capital gains tax
Capital gains tax (CGT) is the tax you pay on a capital gain. It is not a separate tax, just part of your income tax. read more
