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Tax cuts arrive, but have they already gone?

The Commonwealth Government's much vaunted tax cuts come into force today, along with a number of other changes announced in the 2008 budget.

Tax and the election: spot the difference

Whatever the outcome of the federal election next month, tax is on its way down. But what implications does that have for investors and the economy? By Gillian Bullock

Getting your tax return in on time

For all those slackers who have yet to lodge their personal tax statement for the June 30, 2007, financial year, the deadline is looming on October 31. Two weeks is more than enough time to lodge a basic return so here are a few tips to send you on your way.

Government plans $34 billion in tax cuts

Australian government plans $34 billion in tax cut in an attempt to woo voters before election.

Tax and your share portfolio

Staying in the tax man's good books can be quite a challenge.

Duty free, not hassle free

If you're travelling overseas and hoping to cash in on duty-free goods, make sure you understand the new aviation security measures.

Beware the ATO scam

Forget the bank scammers — now the rogues are pretending to be from the Australian Tax Office … and what better time than the end of the financial year to hound would-be victims?

How to spend your tax cuts

If you've decided not to squander the tax cuts that come into effect on July 1, how best can you put that money to good use? Should you put the extra dollars into super or perhaps channel it towards paying off your mortgage?

Tax return guide

The tax return deadline is looming. With days to go, you can't put it off any longer. But don't panic.

Tax returns: can you really trust your tax agent?

Welcome to our collective nightmare — it's tax time. Few things can test one's sanity like the annual June 30 tax deadline...the mad dash for receipts, bank statements and group certificates; the tears, the swearing and hair-tearing.

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