Mark Chapman is director of tax communications at H&R Block, Australia's largest firm of tax accountants, and is a regular contributor to Money. Mark is a Chartered Accountant, CPA and Chartered Tax Adviser and holds a Masters of Tax Law from the University of New South Wales. Previously, he was a tax adviser for over 20 years, specialising in individual and small business tax, in both the UK and Australia. As well as operating his own private practice, Mark spent seven years as a Senior Director with the Australian Taxation Office. He is the author of Life and Taxes: A Look at Life Through Tax. Connect with Mark Chapman on LinkedIn.
Why you can now use your work ute after hours
It isn't often that the taxman delivers good news but the ATO is proposing to relax some of the tax rules around the private use of work utes.
Super, tax and property: the Labor policies that could affect you
In the event we have an election sooner rather than later, here's what the Labor party has said it will do in relation to your taxes and super.
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Aussies have lost track of 6.3 million lost super accounts worth a whopping $18 billion. The good news is that it's easier than ever to find out if you're owed money.
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Haven't gotten around to lodging your tax return from 2016 or earlier? You'll miss out on an extended deadline to file this year's return.
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Many people lodge their return in early July to get their hands on the refund as soon as possible. But you could get a "please explain" from the tax office.
So just what can you claim when you work from home?
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How to get the taxman to pay for your home office
Changing work patterns mean more Aussies are setting up a home office. Here is what you can claim at tax time.
