Business owners brace for hefty FBT bill
Companies which purchased cars as part of the Small Business Tax Break may be in for a shock, warns accountants
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Govt land tax claims 'false', says Property Council
Claims an overhaul of Queensland's land valuation system will only affect the big end of town are misleading, says industry body
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Industry bodies rally to fight land tax changes
Five of Queensland's most respected industry bodies have joined forces in response to the government's proposed land tax Bill
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Land tax overhaul a 'disaster' for industry: Property Council
Queensland's Property Council has lodged documents to delay debate on the Government's proposed land valuation changes
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We're coming for you, tax office tells truck drivers
ATO says it will target truck drivers, claiming they are responsible for lodging fraudulent tax claims
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Fuel tax 'to send us broke'
Trucking companies scramble to stay afloat as fuel tax looms over Queensland
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Fuel increase to add 15k to trucking costs
Queensland Government looks to increase fuel charges, which may increase running costs for B-doubles by as much as $15,000
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Raids target unlawful offshore tax schemes
Tax Commissioner Michael Carmody has issued a warning to individuals entering into offshore schemes directed at creating fictitious deductions or
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State Budget delivers major land tax reform
The state government has announced an overhaul of its controversial land tax system with a "simplified" model it says will
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Beattie promises major land tax reform
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie this week promised an overhaul of the land tax system at the Property Council's annual Premier's
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Tax cuts may discourage incorporation
Reductions in income tax rates announced in the Budget may encourage small business operators to favour partnerships, trusts and other
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Legislation introduced to scrap debits tax
The Beattie government will this week introduce legislation to abolish debits tax, saving Queenslanders $190 million a year.
Deputy Premier and
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Land tax cut on the agenda: Mackenroth
Treasurer Terry Mackenroth this week confirmed a reduction in land tax is on the agenda for June's Budget.
His comments came
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Australia's indirect taxes require an overhaul
Standardisation of federal and state taxes and a complete review of the GST including a long-term plan to improve its
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Service trust ruling ‘legal mumbo jumbo'
Taxpayers will be no clearer on what service trust arrangements are allowed and what are not allowed as a result
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States cuts range of business taxes
Queensland Treasurer Terry Mackenroth has officially backed down on his hardline stance against business tax reform by agreeing to a
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Victoria jumps on board land tax bandwagon
Victoria has joined Queensland in flagging land tax cuts, yesterday announcing relief in the forthcoming May Budget.
The state's chamber of
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Minister Boyle warns councils on rates hikes
The Queensland government is warning local councils not to hike up rates and blame higher charges on increases in land
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No agreement on state business tax cuts
Queensland Treasurer Terry Mackenroth says he is prepared to remove stamp duties on a range of business conveyances – but
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25-26,000 to pay no more land tax
Premier Peter Beattie today told Parliament proposed land tax cuts could see 25-26,000 "private individuals" no longer paying the impost.
"The
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