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 it just got easier to access the ATO online
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) took some criticism recently from taxpayers for the unreliability of its computer systems however it seems to have ironed out the wrinkles.
How to claim expenses for working from home
People who claim expenses for working from home need to be aware of the rules.
How to claim a tax deduction for your mobile
If you are one of the millions using your mobile phone to make or receive work calls, are you claiming a tax deduction for the costs?
ATO targets property deductions
Property deductions are in the firing line as the ATO launch their latest compliance blitz.
Seven things you need to do before June 30
With June 30 fast approaching, Money has seven tips to help get your financial affairs in order to keep the tax man happy.
How to find your lost super (it’s easier than you think)
There are over 6 million lost super accounts holding a total of $18 billion. Have you lost track of your super? We tell you how to find it.
Small business get a bigger piece of the pie: Federal Budget winners and losers
Who are the winners and losers of last night's Federal Budget?
Why it’s time to review Australia’s tax system
Issues raised in discussion paper could have a big impact on Australia's tax system.
Understanding capital works deductions for your investment property
Capital works deduction is a useful additional form of tax relief.
How to use capital losses to offset gains
Now's the time to work out the extent of any capital losses or gains that you have incurred during the year.
