Money
Tax
Crypto traders warned of unexpected tax bills
Tax experts have warned that cryptocurrency traders could be on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in unexpected tax bills due to the collapse of major stablecoin Terra.
- by Dominic Powell
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CGT on shares passed on across the ditch
CGT is payable by an estate, which can be a problem if some shares are passing on to local family, and thus untaxed until sold, as they will be paying the tax for their Kiwi brethren.
- by George Cochrane
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Is tapping super to pay down a mortgage a feasible option?
Over the long haul, the returns from a super fund should exceed the interest rate on a mortgage.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Income tax
6 tax-busting ways to boost your return
It’s not too late. Here are some last-minute strategies to cut a looming tax bill, or boost your return.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Tax deductions
Weird and wacky tax deduction fails
The basic rule of thumb is that if you have incurred an expense as part of your job, you can claim it as a tax deduction. However, some taxpayers stretch the patience of the Australian Taxation Office when they file their annual return.
- by Mark Chapman