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.
The tax traps when you invest in shares, ETFs and crypto
Tax on investments is rarely as simple as it seems. You can be taxed even when you reinvest income, don't sell anything, or swap one asset for another.
The hidden tax perks that boost your super balance
Are you missing out on the tax perks that could grow your super faster and cut your lifetime tax bill?
What happens if your tax return is overdue?
October 31 is the key tax deadline for many Australians. Missing it can trigger penalties, but there are options to limit the fallout.
ATO cracks down on the hidden loophoole around family trusts
Haven't heard of Section 100A of the tax code? If you have a family trust, changes from the ATO mean you could be facing a substantial tax bill.
A simple guide to the Division 293 tax
Super contributions are normally taxed lightly, but this doesn't extend to so-called high income earners. They are subject to the Division 293 tax.
How much money retirees can earn before paying tax
Retiring and never working again might be the dream but it's rarely reality. In practice, many Aussies need to keep on working. Here's what it means at tax time.
Friends With Money #206: Tax time 2025
Sticking your head in the sand about the upcoming tax season? Tax expert Mark Chapman joins us with simple tips to start preparing your tax return.
The truth about bankruptcy and tax time
So you're declaring bankruptcy but at least you can look forward to a refund at tax time, right? Wrong. You're unlikely to get to keep any refunds for three years.
How to claim your car costs at tax time
Use your car for work? Here is how you can claim the cost of petrol, insurance, servicing, repairs and more at tax time.
Labor vs the Coalition: What you need to know about their tax policies
Standard $1000 tax deduction from Labor versus a one-off $1200 tax offset from the Coalition? We find out what the proposed tax policies mean for you.
