69 h. ago If we’re focused on fairness, it’s not the rich we should be worrying about

The problem is not necessarily that young people pay too much tax, but that there are some Australians who pay little to none.

Politics

4 d. ago How a simple mistake cost this taxpayer $200,000 in inheritance

Good record-keeping of your tax affairs has always been important, illustrated by this taxpayer who thought she was just doing the right thing by her parents.

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Smaller slices of a smaller pie’: Business chief warns PM against world

Raising the prospect of a stand-off reminiscent of the Rudd-era mining tax, Business Council of Australia chief Bran Black will set red lines for the business community on tax reform.

Events

8 d. ago Tax and property scandal fells UK deputy PM, emboldens populist Farage

The fallout comes as populist challenger Nigel Farage, the former Brexit advocate who leads the Reform UK party, rallied thousands of supporters with a vow to “make Britain great again”.

Economics

9 d. ago Beginning of the end for EV drivers’ free ride on road charges

Jim Chalmers and the states did not specify how a new levy would work, but their statement said it should be “as simple as possible”.

Politics

1 week ago Why ending EV users’ free ride on tax may be a pothole for Chalmers

The treasurer will have to corral the states and deal with questions of economic fairness. It’s a bumpy road ahead.

Economics

1 week ago The Conjuring’s final chapter mixes horror and syrupy soap opera

In The Conjuring: Last Rites, the franchise’s paranormal investigators bring their psychic daughter along for the ride.

Sport

1 week ago Paw patrol: Council sets up CCTV camera to spy on dogs and owners at park

An inner-city council is using CCTV cameras at parks to ensure park users comply with requirements to keep dogs on leads. 

Politics

1 week ago ‘A tax on truth’: Ley slams Labor move to charge for government docs, bury debate

The Albanese government will seize time usually allocated to the Coalition to raise issues for debate in parliament.

Politics

1 week ago Reddit therapy sessions: The big four banks where staff fear the axe

ANZ staff will need to strap in for what could be a wild ride given a 5000-person cull would represent more than 10 per cent of its workforce.

Politics

1 week ago Reddit therapy sessions: The big four bank where staff fear the axe

ANZ staff will need to strap in for what could be a wild ride given a 5000-person cull would represent more than 10 per cent of its workforce.

Politics

1 week ago The Opera House was built with lottery money. Now a national lottery is being championed with a new goal

Victoria and South Australia have joined NSW in pushing for federal and state arts tax reform as a national lottery is proposed to rescue the struggling arts sector.

Politics

2 w. ago Ruben Amorin lives to fight another day as Manchester United leave it late against Burnley; Chelsea ride luck to go top

Ruben Amorim experienced another rollercoaster of emotions as Manchester United manager as Bruno Fernandes converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 3-2 win over Burnley in the Premier League as rumours about his job being on the line circle.

Sport

2 w. ago Ruben Amorim lives to fight another day as Manchester United leave it late against Burnley; Chelsea ride luck to go top

Ruben Amorim experienced another rollercoaster of emotions as Manchester United manager as Bruno Fernandes converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 3-2 win over Burnley in the Premier League as rumours about his job being on the line circle.

Sport

2 w. ago Cloud 9 smoke shop owner chases $2 million in lawsuit against former accountants

The lawsuit claims millions of dollars in trust distributions were wrongly recorded as loans as far back as 2018, exposing the businesses to heavy tax penalties.

Economics

2 w. ago Uber service for teens takes on the taxi of mum and dad, raising safety concerns

Ride-share giant Uber wants to take over from parents ferrying their children to school and sporting events, but the move has raised child safety concerns.

Economics

2 w. ago The most practical way to better support yourself is to earn more money. But how?

There are some ways to make the whole process more cost-effective, at least from a tax perspective.

Politics

2 w. ago Angus Taylor supports Brethren Christian Church's charity, the Rapid Relief Team

Senior Liberal MP Angus Taylor supports the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church's charity, the Rapid Relief Team, as it provides food for the Pollie Pedal bike ride.

Politics

2 w. ago As Ley tried to tear strips off Chalmers, more than half her MPs weren’t even listening

A remarkable 22 Coalition politicians, more than half of all opposition MPs, were on a phone or laptop as Treasurer Jim Chalmers was on his feet in question time.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Dead end’ for ATO on big tech billions after Pepsi test case failure

The tax office has yet to concede defeat on a levy that drew the ire of US President Donald Trump despite a resounding courtroom loss this month.

Events