Monthly Archives: April 2014

Put my budget money where my budget mouth is…

Posted on April 28, 2014 by

If you have been reading this blog (poor you) you will have noticed I am pretty sure the Australian public finances are pretty sad and need fixing (and if you don’t please don’t say “we have a triple A rating” … Continue reading →

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Shanghai divorces

Posted on April 14, 2014 by

While working in Shanghai I discovered that the tax system is responsible for 30% of divorces in the city. When the government announced a 20% tax rate on profits from the sale of residential property, they had an exemption that … Continue reading →

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Super gets an indexation boost

Posted on April 10, 2014 by

Its time to relearn your super rules… From 2014/15 the concessional contribution cap will increased for the first time to $30,000. So remember that in the 2014/15 year there will be a $35,000 cap for those aged 49 years or over on … Continue reading →

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Project DO IT – Marketing at its best

Posted on April 10, 2014 by

The Commissioner’s marketing genius’ has put their heads together to come up with the best way to close down overseas tax havens – with a catchy slogan! In “Project Do IT”, or Project disclose offshore income today, the Commissioner is … Continue reading →

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