Will the prospect of a $2564 refund motivate you to finally do your tax return, if you haven't already?

• ANALYSIS

You can forgive Aussies for being sceptical when they see advertisements claiming that "the Australian Government is ensuring multinational corporations pay their fair share of Australian tax".

Any increase on capital gains tax for real estate could deter potential sellers from putting properties on the market.

Airbnb can seem like a short-term win because of income and tax deductions, but there's a long-term cost when you sell.

It's that time of year when Australians get their tax returns back from their accountants and sometimes get a nasty surprise.

Making tax-deductible superannuation contributions to reduce capital gains tax is now a strategy available to more people.

• COMMENT

Most of us have better things to do than juggling boxes of receipts.

It's time for women to change their thinking on tax deductions.

The parliamentary landscape got even murkier last week with opposition Bill Shorten's rant against "inequality" and his promise to make the rich pay "their fair share of tax".

Every living Liberal treasurer but the latest has wanted to tighten the tax treatment of trusts.

• EXCLUSIVE

Billions of dollars of tax revenue is being lost due to wealthy Australians using family trusts.

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.

• EXCLUSIVE

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.

• COMMENT

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.

• COMMENT

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.

• COMMENT

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.