The Australian Taxation Office is urging people to file their own tax return by October 31st

Australians who haven't filed their own income tax return only have a month to submit their paperwork before they face hefty penalties. The Australian Taxation Office is warning taxpayers that they must file their own income tax return by October 31 to avoid potential late filing fees.

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

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

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

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.