It is still common for people to find themselves in financial strife because they do not understand the tax implications of their actions.

Higher-than-expected tax deductions relating to cars, travel, clothing, internet and mobile phones, and self-education expenses are among the top claims the tax man will be keeping a close eye on this tax time.

Despite limited tax incentives, there are some compelling reasons why a TTR income stream might still be for you.

Those working as Uber drivers, letting rooms on Airbnb and offering services through AirTasker are in the sights of the Tax Office this year.

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Most of us think high earners pay too little, corporations pay too little, and what we pay is about right.

Putting together a tax return isn't something most people relish.

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The budget pushed low-income earners' marginal tax rate up towards 100 per cent.

There is anecdotal evidence that regulatory measures and budget proposals are having an effect on the housing market, which is a sad reflection on the mentality of the average property investor.

Whether or not the government removes the ability of self-managed super funds to borrow to purchase property or other investments, the implications for investors are relatively minor.

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There's nothing like a forewarned tax change to distort behaviour.

A million dollars' worth of tax advice can cut your tax bill to zero.

​Understanding the fine details of capital gains tax can improve investment returns.

Australians will soon be paying GST on nearly all purchases from overseas websites, including low-value items and digital products and services.

The longer the property boom in Sydney and Melbourne goes on, the more avenues we explore to put a cap on buyer exuberance.

If you're working, contributing to super beats paying off investment debt.

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Why do companies invest here? We mightn't have needed to cut that company tax much anyway.

If you're smart, you'll use this quarter to ensure you're making the most of your tax situation.

It's just six weeks to budget night and, as usual, a lot of ideas are being floated.

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There's still time to craft a budget that actually does something.

The US tax system is heavily biased in favour of owners of modest properties with mortgage commitments and limits the subsidy available to geared investors.

It's time to bust the myth that childcare subsidies are middle-class welfare.

What the Tax Office is attempting to catch is nothing new – undisclosed income and dodgy deductions – it's just added a new way to catch you out.

The Centrelink debt demands are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how data is used in your financial life.

IT projects thrown overboard as ATO orders all hands to keep tax time afloat.

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When Scott Morrison rose in Parliament to promise high-end tax cuts, he knew he faced a powerful obstacle.

The Tax Office ruled out a census-style "denial of service" attack as the reason for the loss of its entire website, saying the massive failure was due to hardware problems "not being caused by any external factors".

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The United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, France, Fiji, Mexico, South Africa and parts of America have sugar taxes. Australia could be next.

Australia's tax system has become skewed towards a growing and apparently untouchable group of 'taxed nots' - they are older Australians who pay roughly $1 billion per year less tax than younger Australians in the same circumstances, according to a new Grattan Institute report.

What if the right to an income was as basic as the right to vote?