17 countries with the lowest tax rates
The World Economic Forum's new Global Competitiveness Report shows some surprising rates.
The 25 countries with the highest tax rates
The WEF's new Global Competitiveness Report shows some surprising tax rates.
How CGT will work on new $1.6m super cap
The cost base is unlikely to change, says Sam Henderson, who answers your questions on super.
When it's worth starting a family trust
If family trusts are the new black, who do they best suit and do you need big assets upfront to make them worthwhile? Absolutely not, say advisers.
Forgiving kids a loan can cost your pension
It's not worth trying to get around Centrelink rules on gifting money to offspring. Here's why.
Unsuspecting vendors risk huge losses in tax shake-up
Vendors selling their multi-million dollar homes this weekend could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars at settlement because of poor legal advice.
Airbnb parties hurt prestige property
'The best Airbnb experience ever!' raved one guest. Not so for some neighbours getting fed up with the overnight stay app.
Why you can't just give $50,000 to your kid
Be careful how you give money to your children and make sure you minimise the impact under the pension assets test.
Finance hub chance 'well and truly passed'
Australia has ceded the opportunity to be a financial services hub in Asia to Singapore and Hong Kong due to political dithering, finance chiefs say.
How to buy a farm with your SMSF
You'll need good advice and a few structures for your DIY super fund to buy a rural property and lease it back to you.
How you can get tax perks on your kids' super
Have you got "boomerang children" who've moved back home? You could be sharing more than just the cooking.
