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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


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


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


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


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


Fuel tax 'to send us broke'
Trucking companies scramble to stay afloat as fuel tax looms over Queensland


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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