More than 1.2 million families rely on these payments, worth $20 billion – yet some unfairly miss out.
- Visiting Professor of Tax Law, New York University, and Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
Section 891 has never been used. But it gives the US president sweeping powers, which could have profound effects on existing global tax agreements if used.
Between 2002 and 2018, some groups actually increased their wealth on certain measures. For young people and middle Australians, however, it’s a more sobering picture.
So high are childcare costs that on the fourth day or work per week a returning parent can face an effective marginal tax rate as high as 67%
A new global study found Australia was one of only four countries of 120 where there was even “adequate” accountability on COVID-19 spending.
Even after the changes in the budget the financial penalty facing mothers who work reaches 80%. And the changes are temporary.
Now that the Coalition has won the federal election, how will it meet its campaign promises on taxes, the environment, education, health and infrastructure?
On one measure our company tax rate is the third-highest, but we like it that way because it allows us to give big tax refunds to local shareholders, many of them retirees.
Fixing Newstart isn’t enough. We need a comprehensive inquiry into our complex and bewildering social security system, especially as it applies to single parents.
An 85-95% effective marginal tax rate means the second earner in a low-income family can increase from two days’ work a week to three, four or five days and be better off by only about $4,000 a year.
In it’s first inclusion in the Open Budget Index of 115 countries, Australia ranks 12th.
A cut in the Australian company tax rate to 25 or even 20% is important because it will attract foreign investment, boosting wages and the economy in Australia
A treaty Australia has just signed will amend existing tax treaties to limit international tax avoidance.
Despite media reports that single parents might find relying on welfare payments more appealing than working, analysis shows they are better off working and more than half in Australia are.
The current campaign against proposed changes to superannuation has little basis in reality.
A better tax system and long-term budget sustainability starts with this blueprint.
Australia was a pioneer in gender budget analysis, but in recent years we’ve fallen behind. We need it back.
The Opposition is fond of saying that the government has imposed 17 new or increased taxes. Is that right?
The tax treatment of Bitcoin has been holding back the industry in Australia, but gradually the rules are changing.
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey told the ABC this week that 50% of all income tax in Australia is paid by 10% of the working population. Is that statement supported by the data?
The government’s inconsistent approach to pensioners who save is distorting behaviour, but there is a solution.
Amid a rash of leaks and pre-budget announcements, here’s what we know about what’s in and what’s not when it comes to taxes and transfers.
Experts have welcomed another wave of discussion on tax reform, and this time everything’s on the table.
Five years on from the Henry Tax Review tax reform is upon us again, and this time Australia must plan for the future.
“At the moment, we are spending over $100 million a day more than we’re collecting in revenue. Now that’s unsustainable, particularly given we’re spending nearly $40 million a day on the interest on the…
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