This Month
‘The cost of doing business’: A building sector at boiling point
After a series of alleged large-scale tax fraud in the construction sector, subcontractors in the building industry fear they can no longer compete as firms underquote.
- David Marin-Guzman
February
- Analysis
- Income tax
Britain, like Australia, has tough calls to make on tax
The Tories need tax cuts to revive their election prospects this year. But tax cuts might be unaffordable, and could keep interest rates higher for longer.
- Hans van Leeuwen
January
CEOs ‘back tax summit 100pc’ but Chalmers unmoved
Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott, retailer Gerry Harvey and Virgin chairman Graham Bradley have backed a national summit to jumpstart debate on tax reform.
- Samantha Hutchinson and Gus McCubbing
- Exclusive
- Tax reform
CEOs urge summit to break tax ‘malaise’
The country’s peak business group will attempt to jumpstart a moribund reform agenda with a national summit.
- Samantha Hutchinson
Tax scam proceeds used to back luxury club, car dealer, cannabis firm
Millions from an alleged $70 million fraud scheme were invested in a luxury club chain, a car dealership for the rich and a cannabis supplier, liquidators say.
- David Marin-Guzman
- Exclusive
- Tax avoidance
Sydney Olympic FC chief’s firm investigated over $70m ‘tax scam’
A construction industry firm owned and run by the president of the Sydney Olympic Football Club, Damon Hanlin, is being investigated over an elaborate scheme that allegedly defrauded the tax office of up to $70m.
- David Marin-Guzman
Women the winners from new tax cuts
Women will receive an average of $370 more in tax cuts under the new regime, but economists say more is needed to remove return-to-work disincentives.
- Lucy Dean
Stage 3 tax cut changes: what do they mean for you?
Economics editor John Kehoe explains the Albanese government's proposed changes to the stage three tax cuts and what they mean for you, come July 1.
- Updated
At a glance: what the new tax cuts mean for you, based on salary
Workers slated to get nothing from the stage three tax cuts will now get $654. Higher earners will take a $4546 haircut. Here’s what you need to know.
- Lucy Dean
