More than 1.8 million Australians earn money from trusts, which can be legally used to reduce people’s tax bills. There may be changes coming in Tuesday’s budget.
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And what might it mean for renters – especially rental housing supply and prices – if the government does tackle negative gearing?
We don’t inflation-proof any other parts of the tax system, so why should we give special treatment to capital gains?
If we want to avoid becoming a nation where the great divide is between those who own property and those who never will, we should jump at the chance for reform.
Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Would the policy be family-friendly, or discourage women from the paid workforce?
Is the government prepared to reduce speculation in housing in favour of returning to its social purpose?
As Australia reforms laws that can inadvertently trap financial abuse victims, New Zealand must ask what protections – and risks – exist here.
The government moved quickly after its election victory to seek ideas for economic reform. As it prepares the next federal budget, we cannot let that momentum lapse.
The revised plan still leaves gaps – especially for people earning $45,000 or less a year – that will quietly chip away at its fairness over time.
While simply scrapping the 2018 deal might not be feasible, moving to an altogether new system could be a way forward.
Many Australians support the government’s plans to change the way large super balances are taxed. Yet key aspects of the policy still face vocal opposition.
The summit brought agreement on broad principles for tax reform. The objections will come when it gets down to details.
Jim Chalmers ends his roundtable more optimistic then he started, leaving in its wake broad support to work on three major areas of tax reform.
When it comes to improving the fairness of the tax system, this is no time to be squeamish.
A new road charge mooted for electric vehicle drivers is based on a fundamental misconception.
To keep government spending under control, stronger rules and targets are needed. These should be on the agenda at the treasurer’s upcoming roundtable.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers - and much of the political class - have been waxing lyrical about ditching red tape that impedes progress. But it’s not easy to pull off.
If state and federal governments replaced inefficient taxes with better designed ones, households would be at least $900 better off.
Australia needs to shift to a corporate tax regime that encourages investment and helps new businesses enter the market.
Top contributors
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Lecturer, School of Taxation ＆ Business Law, UNSW
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Professor, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Adjunct Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University
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Associate Professor of Taxation Law, UNSW
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Chief Executive, Grattan Institute
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Senior Industry Fellow - Taxation and Director of the UTAS Tax Clinic, University of Tasmania
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Visiting Professor of Tax Law, New York University, and Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Taxation, QUT Business School, and ARC Future Fellow, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University
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Deputy Director and Associate Professor, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University
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Lecturer in Accounting, The University of Queensland
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Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Professor of Economics, University of Canberra
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Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh