tax

“It’s crazy to charge people for sunlight”: Secret “sun tax” for solar households criticized as “rip-off” amid cost-of-living crisis

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A hidden “sun tax” hitting Australians who have switched to solar power has been branded “madness” and a “rip-off” by energy activists, who accuse energy companies of trying to “extract money” from people who use sunlight to generate energy. In some Australian states, electricity providers have secretly introduced a tariff, popularly known as the sun … Read more

Harris promises cost reduction, housing construction and tax cuts

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If Kamala Harris wins the White House, she has put forward proposals to cut taxes for most Americans, stop price gouging by grocers and build more affordable housing. In her first major economic speech as a Democratic presidential candidate, Harris promised to introduce a new child tax credit for families with young children, tax cuts … Read more

Niche directors fear being pursued for cash as tax bill exceeds $7 million, court told

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Nicheliving owes the Australian Taxation Office more than seven million dollars and its directors fear that deregistration will lead to repayment of the liability insurance paid for by the Australian government. The Building Services Board decided a fortnight ago not to renew the group's registration, meaning it can no longer carry out any construction work.

Niche Living directors fear being pursued for cash as tax bill exceeds $7 million, court told

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Niche Living owes the Australian Taxation Office more than seven million dollars and directors fear that deregistration will result in a repayment to the liability insurance provided by the Australian government. The Building Services Board decided a fortnight ago not to renew the group's registration, meaning it can no longer carry out any construction work.

Regional companies are caught in a “spiral” as housing construction, cost pressure, wage tax and tourism undermine confidence

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Throughout the Cape Region, entrepreneurs are at the end of their strength. The housing and cost of living crisis has put some private providers under pressure to close, and competition from the mining sector is calling the future of some services into question.

Taxpayers in Capel face double-digit tax rise as council approves annual budget

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Capel County Councillors have encouraged taxpayers unhappy with the more than 15 per cent tax increase to apply for a seat at the negotiating table if they believe they can better handle difficult decisions. The dig came after council members spent nearly an hour discussing the 2024-25 budget at their meeting last week. If passed, … Read more