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Media releases from CPA Australia relating to taxation.

CPA Australia welcomes budget but tax reform still needed

CPA Australia welcomes today’s NSW Government budget which demonstrates a commitment to improving infrastructure and providing some tax relief for business, home-owners and property investors.

Tax relief is welcomed, but further reform needed in Queensland

Responding to the Queensland government’s Budget handed down today, CPA Australia's Queensland President Loretta Seamer said ‘The proposed land tax relief and cuts to nuisance taxes such as mortgage duty were announced in the Budget.

Tax relief is welcomed, but further reform needed in Tasmania

Responding to the Tasmanian government’s Budget handed down today, CPA Australia's director Tasmania Allyson Warrington welcomed the tax relief provided in the Budget as well as the substantial investment in essential economic and social infrastructure.

Rental properties under ATO microscope as rental losses soar

CPA Australia warns the 1.5 million taxpayers who own rental properties that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will be increasingly vigilant in auditing rental deductions as rental losses continue to balloon.

Self-employed people should consider super options

The new financial year is the perfect time for the self employed to reconsider their superannuation options or to invest in superannuation for the first time.

Handy hints from CPA Australia to help prepare your 2007 tax return

CPA Australia has developed the following list of handy hints to help Australians prepare their individual tax returns, and maximise tax deductions, offsets and other entitlements, for the year ended 30 June 2007.

Be cautious of dodgy tax shelters

Don’t just rely on the information contained in a glossy brochure on tax shelters, cautions CPA Australia.

Consider deferring sale of business to save capital gains tax

There may be significant tax savings for small business owners as a result of changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) laws that apply from 1 July 2007, according to CPA Australia.

ATO cracks down on cash economy

Businesses and individuals need to ensure appropriate cash receipts and payments are included when preparing tax returns at year end, according to CPA Australia.

Switching to the simplified tax system offers unique opportunity to save

The Simplified Tax System (STS) was good before, but as a result of recent changes to the small business tax rules, its even better now, according to CPA Australia.

Child care benefits have increased; make sure you get your full entitlement

Families will have a one-time opportunity to receive a child-care rebate of up to $8000 per child after 1 July 2007, as a result of increased child-care benefits announced in the 2007-08 Federal Budget.

End of financial year tax kit for media articles

CPA Australia is pleased to provide a series of articles about 2007 end-of-financial-year tax issues for editorial use by media. They have been prepared with the assistance of tax, superannuation and small business experts at CPA Australia.

Tax tips for 31 October lodgment deadline

CPA Australia is pleased to provide a series of media releases to assist those people rushing to finalise their tax returns.

CPA Australia welcomes budget but tax reform still needed

CPA Australia welcomes today’s NSW Government budget which demonstrates a commitment to improving infrastructure and providing some tax relief for business, home-owners and property investors.

Tax relief is welcomed, but further reform needed in Queensland

Responding to the Queensland government’s Budget handed down today, CPA Australia's Queensland President Loretta Seamer said ‘The proposed land tax relief and cuts to nuisance taxes such as mortgage duty were announced in the Budget.

Tax relief is welcomed, but further reform needed in Tasmania

Responding to the Tasmanian government’s Budget handed down today, CPA Australia's director Tasmania Allyson Warrington welcomed the tax relief provided in the Budget as well as the substantial investment in essential economic and social infrastructure.

Rental properties under ATO microscope as rental losses soar

CPA Australia warns the 1.5 million taxpayers who own rental properties that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will be increasingly vigilant in auditing rental deductions as rental losses continue to balloon.

Self-employed people should consider super options

The new financial year is the perfect time for the self employed to reconsider their superannuation options or to invest in superannuation for the first time.

Handy hints from CPA Australia to help prepare your 2007 tax return

CPA Australia has developed the following list of handy hints to help Australians prepare their individual tax returns, and maximise tax deductions, offsets and other entitlements, for the year ended 30 June 2007.

Be cautious of dodgy tax shelters

Don’t just rely on the information contained in a glossy brochure on tax shelters, cautions CPA Australia.

Consider deferring sale of business to save capital gains tax

There may be significant tax savings for small business owners as a result of changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) laws that apply from 1 July 2007, according to CPA Australia.

ATO cracks down on cash economy

Businesses and individuals need to ensure appropriate cash receipts and payments are included when preparing tax returns at year end, according to CPA Australia.

Switching to the simplified tax system offers unique opportunity to save

The Simplified Tax System (STS) was good before, but as a result of recent changes to the small business tax rules, its even better now, according to CPA Australia.

Child care benefits have increased; make sure you get your full entitlement

Families will have a one-time opportunity to receive a child-care rebate of up to $8000 per child after 1 July 2007, as a result of increased child-care benefits announced in the 2007-08 Federal Budget.

End of financial year tax kit for media articles

CPA Australia is pleased to provide a series of articles about 2007 end-of-financial-year tax issues for editorial use by media. They have been prepared with the assistance of tax, superannuation and small business experts at CPA Australia.

Tax tips for 31 October lodgment deadline

CPA Australia is pleased to provide a series of media releases to assist those people rushing to finalise their tax returns.



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