Treasurer moves to fix ‘widow’s tax’ after backlash

6 August

The government is moving to fix its so-called “widow’s tax” following criticism its tax reforms denied Australians who inherited an investment property from their partner access to negative gearing concessions. The fix is part of a raft of the...[Read More]

Labor backs super boost for youngest Aussie workers

30 July

Labor has backed superannuation payments for Australia’s youngest workers, regardless of the number of hours they work. The party says it will “ensure that all workers, including those under 18 and regardless of how they are engaged, can...[Read More]

Young investors bet the house on dialling up their risk

23 July

Lofty stock valuations and the biggest investment tax shake-up in decades don’t appear to be impacting the risk appetite of young Australians, according to investing platforms. This cohort is increasingly turning to investing to save for their...[Read More]

How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

16 July

First-time homebuyers are missing out on thousands of dollars by not using a little-known scheme that helps save them money for the deposit. The First Home Super Saver Scheme lets them take advantage of their superannuation account’s favourable...[Read More]

Tax push renders budget surplus forecasts ‘unrealistic’

16 July

More tax cuts for workers would keep the budget in deficit beyond the next decade, the agency that assesses the nation’s finances warns. The outlook for the federal budget has improved over the past year, despite economic headwinds from the Middle...[Read More]