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Press Releases 2005

ATO's Multi Million Dollar Gift to Taxpayers

Tuesday 9 August, 2005

In an act of good faith, the ATO will allow taxpayers who made cash donations to the Tsunami appeal to claim a tax deduction of up to $10 in their 2005 tax return without the need to have a receipt.

600% Increase in Land Tax on Some Family Homes

Friday 15 July, 2005

The Victorian Government is proposing to increase land tax on some family homes by more than 600% from 1 January 2006.

Land Tax Slug Set to More than Double

Tuesday 12 July, 2005

The NTAA has today warned that planned changes to the land tax measures, which are meant to take affect from 1 January 2006, are likely to cripple many small businesses and property investors.

ATO Rings Death Knell on Popular Business Arrangements for 70,000 Businesses

Thursday 30 June, 2005

The NTAA has certainly not welcomed the document outlining the ATO's radical position on the very popular service trust arrangements.

Last Chance for Year End Tax Savings

Friday 24 June, 2005

Tax experts say that many taxpayers will generally be better off incurring tax deductible expenses in the 2005 income year, compared to later years, because of the tax cuts that should apply from 1 July 2005.

Welcome Tax Cuts Should Pave Way for Future Relief

Tuesday 10 May, 2005

Taxpayers welcomed the tax cuts announced in tonight's Federal Budget noting that expected future surpluses should mean more tax cuts in future budgets.