Tag: Tax
Hogan free to leave Australia
Paul Hogan has reached an agreement with the Australian Tax Office that will allow the actor to return to the US.[MORE]
Fortescue boss backs taxation summit
Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Andrew Forrest has met with key independent MP Rob Oakeshott this afternoon and says they have agreed on a plan to hold a "taxation summit".[MORE]
Hogan tax office talks continue
Paul Hogan has received another letter from the Australian Tax Office, as his legal team attempt to resolve a long running dispute that has seen the actor banned from leaving Australia.[MORE]
Hardie loses appeal, faces $370m tax bill
James Hardie has lost an appeal against the Australian Tax Office, meaning it could be forced to pay about $370 million in tax liabilities. [MORE]
ATO has no class or case, says Hogan
Paul Hogan speaks publicly for the first time since being ordered to stay in Australia over a tax dispute.[MORE]
Hogan going nowhere after tax talks fail
Actor Paul Hogan has failed to overturn a travel ban served on him by the Australian Taxation Office.[MORE]
Hogan's lawyer to meet tax office
Actor's legal team will meet with the Australian Taxation Office this afternoon in a bid to have his travel ban revoked.[MORE]
Liberals back Betfair tax breaks
The Tasmanian Opposition has supported legislation to create tax breaks for the online betting agency, Betfair.[MORE]
Hogan 'owes tax office $150m'
The Australian Tax Office has reportedly hit actor Paul Hogan with a tax bill of up to $150 million.[MORE]
Rio points to uncertain future with tax
Rio Tinto head Tom Albanese says there is an uncertain outlook for the mining sector, but the potential for long-term growth remains strong. [MORE]
Mining industry future 'uncertain'
The head of Rio Tinto, Tom Albanese, says there is an uncertain outlook for the mining sector, but the potential for long-term growth remains strong.[MORE]
Business investment fall dampens growth prospects
There has been a surprise fall in business investment, boding poorly for next week's economic growth figures.[MORE]
Betfair deal not fair: Greens
The Tasmanian Greens have criticised the Government's proposed tax deal with the betting agency Betfair saying it would take funding from essential services.[MORE]
ATO picks up $65m in dodgy claims
The Australian Tax Office says new processing systems have caused delays to the payment of tax refunds, but they have also picked up more than $65 million worth of dodgy claims.[MORE]
Opposition decries Abbott's GST promise
The State Opposition leader Eric Ripper says Western Australia will not get a bigger share of GST revenue if the Liberal Party wins the federal election.[MORE]
Coalition jumps on mining tax revenue reports
The Federal Opposition has seized on reports that the Government's planned mining tax might not raise the $10 billion that has been forecast.[MORE]
Hogan slapped with huge tax bill
The Australian Taxation Office has accused actor Paul Hogan of evading tax on almost $39 million of undeclared income.[MORE]
Abbott promises new spending watchdog
Tony Abbott has vowed a Coalition government would immediately set up an office of due diligence to scrutinise all public spending.[MORE]
Taxpayers to get receipts under Coalition plan
The Opposition will today announce a proposal to provide taxpayers with a receipt that shows exactly how their taxes are being spent.[MORE]
Mining boss warns again on tax impact
The head of Fortescue Metal Groups Andrew Forrest has taken his campaign against the Federal Government's reviewed mining tax to north-west Tasmania. [MORE]
Baillieu denies tax haven claims
Victoria's Opposition leader Ted Baillieu says a Labor "dirt unit" is behind claims he is involved with overseas tax havens.[MORE]
Lax tax magistrate okay to continue: Government
The Tasmanian Government will not be reprimanding a Hobart Magistrate who last month received a criminal conviction.[MORE]
Tas land tax essential: expert
A key figure in the Federal Government-commissioned Henry Tax Review has endorsed land tax as an essential part of Tasmania's tax regime.[MORE]
Job cuts possible with simplified tax system
Federal Assistant Treasurer Nick Sherry is not ruling out job losses at the Australian Taxation Office if the Government simplifies the tax system.[MORE]
Extra taxes undermine payroll rebate: Opposition
The State Opposition says the Government's payroll tax rebate scheme is cold comfort to the small business sector.[MORE]
