Monthly Archives: April 2014
Put my budget money where my budget mouth is…
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
Shanghai divorces
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
Super gets an indexation boost
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
Project DO IT – Marketing at its best
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
