Individuals

First home saver accounts

First home saver accounts offer a tax-effective way of saving for your first home through a combination of government contributions and low taxes. read more

The Australian Tax Office has obtained data from eBay Australia and Trading Post Australia to assess the level of taxation compliance of individuals and businesses that sell goods or services online. read more

Superannuation tips for young people

Super is a way of helping you save for your retirement. By saving small amounts of money from now, you can make sure you have enough to live on when you are older. read more

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 2009â€“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