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The Taxpayer Editorials

These editorials are published in our monthly The Taxpayer Journal, and distributed to all members of Taxpayers Australia as well as publication subscribers. 

Total 178 articles in this section.
Pages: [1] . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18

An unacceptable tax law

Thursday 28 March 2013
If the bill amending Part IVA (the general anti-avoidance provisions) currently before Parliament becomes law in its existing form, Australia’s tax laws will have reached a new low. The impact will be felt by all taxpayers, not merely the larger corporate sector. The narrative is complex but worth telling.

Hands off our superannuation!

Thursday 28 February 2013
These editorial pages are not typically strident in tone, however events of recent weeks necessitate a temporary change. The focus is on government interference with the superannuation regime.

The plight of the corporate taxpayer

Thursday 31 January 2013
Successive Australian Governments have encouraged taxpayers to utilise companies rather than trusts for business and investment purposes. This has been demonstrated by the reduction in the corporate tax rate to 30% and by the overt series of obstacles placed in the paths of those attracted to the use of trusts.

Changing times

Saturday 1 December 2012
As the 2012 year draws to a close the winds of change are blowing through the Taxation Office. The term of Mr. Michael D'Ascenzo as Commissioner of Taxation is about to end and the appointment of a new Commissioner, Mr. Chris Jordan has been announced.

A current view of our tax system

Thursday 1 November 2012
The Australian tax system continues to lurch along with never-ending twists and turns, but always with the Government's budgetary outcome apparently the dominant influence.

An SME view of the tax system

Monday 1 October 2012
In recent years the pages of The Taxpayer have contained much commentary regarding the complexity of the Australian tax system and the adverse effects this has had on the small business sector. In forming these views we have drawn on reliable, but predominantly anecdotal, evidence from members and other interested stakeholders. This evidence is now strongly supported by a comprehensive survey of small business conducted during the 2010-11 year which resulted in a report being issued during 2012.*

Tax reviews in handcuffs

Monday 3 September 2012
The current approach to reform of the tax system in Australia is unacceptable. Examples abound. We have recently witnessed three attempts to legislate amendments to living away from home arrangements whilst business has not known whether the income tax or fringe benefits tax laws, or a combination of both, would be applied to this vital element of their day-to-day operations and the extent to which an additional tax burden would be created by the changes.

When budgetary and tax policies collide!

Wednesday 1 August 2012
The current situation involving the living away from home allowance (LAFHA) concession is a typical example of the adverse outcomes which can occur when tax policy is made ‘on the run’ without adequate consideration of the ramifications of the proposed changes.

A new era for The Taxpayer!

Thursday 12 July 2012
Welcome to the new monthly edition of The Taxpayer. We trust readers continue to find the publication informative and of practical help in navigating the increasingly tricky waters with which tax agents, in particular, must cope.

The continuing education of tax agents

Thursday 14 June 2012
The Tax Agents Services Act was introduced with an intention of enhancing consumer protection for those Australians who utilise the services of professional advisors to assist them with taxation and related matters. The pursuit of consumer protection by means of legislation which is practical and effective would be applauded by the vast majority.
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