FEDERAL BUDGET

Financial planning

The Federal Government has moved to simplify the GST arrangements regarding taxes, fees and charges....

Superannuation

With debate surrounding the super profits tax having sidelined analysis, Stephen Kunz examines the proposed changes made to superannuation in the Federal Budget....

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Financial planning

ATO prosecutes Sydney man on phoenix charges while revealing it has raised an additional $700 million clamping down on company rebirthing schemes....

Financial planning

ATO outlines clampdown on GST fraud and the cash economy....

Financial planning

The Federal Government has defended the costs and outcomes of its Budget super changes....

Editorial

In the wake of the Federal Budget, and with sovereign debt worries in Europe, the future is uncertain for financial planners....

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Financial planning

The Government's Budget initiatives around the Johnson Report and tax cuts are welcomed by the financial services industry, but with some reservations....

Financial planning

Financial Services Minister Chris Bowen has signalled the Government's continued commitment to measures encouraging savings....

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Financial planning

The Government's Budget initiatives around the Johnson Report and tax cuts are welcomed by the financial services industry, but with some reservations....

Financial planning

Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced the Government’s report into the Henry Review will be released before the Federal Budget in May....

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Editorial

The Government's failure to release the Henry Tax Review has angered financial planners....

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Financial planning

There could be changes in the 2010 Federal Budget to the way gearing in super operates, although there has not yet been any official indication from the Government, accor...

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Editorial

While there will be plenty of discussion around policy issues this year, the realities of the political cycle mean it will be well into 2011 before financial planners can...

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Policy & Regulation

The Minister for Financial Services, Chris Bowen, has signalled the likelihood of further tax changes impacting investment and funds management in the Federal Budget....

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Financial planning

The challenges of 2009 have demonstrated the underlying strength of the super industry, writes Pauline Vamos....

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