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 truth about the stockmarket meltdown and your retirement
The stockmarket meltdown in the wake of Trump's tariffs means Australians may have to work longer to afford the kind of retirement they thought they were looking at just a few weeks ago.
Selling the family home? Your guide to CGT
You don't have to pay capital gains tax on the sale of the family home, right? But it isn't enough to simply own the house.
What is an audit?
Exactly what is an audit? H&R Block's director of tax communication, Mark Chapman, explains.
How to dispute a decision by the tax office
So, you've been audited by the ATO, now it is demanding you pay more tax. But you think the ATO has got it wrong.
How to prepare for the SMSF annual return deadline
The main reporting obligation for some self-lodging SMSFs is just days away. Failing to lodge could cost you up to $1650.
Friends With Money #190: Inheritance and tax
Trillions of dollars will be inherited in the next decade. H&R Block's Mark Chapman joins the Friends With Money podcast to discuss the tax implications.
How negative gearing works – in simple terms
Few areas of the tax system have attracted as much attention as the rules around negative gearing. So, what exactly is negative gearing and how does it work?
A beginner’s guide to lifetime health cover loading
Want to avoid the lifetime health cover loading? You need to take out private health insurance from July following your 31st birthday.
You need to know how the Medicare Levy Surcharge works
Australia's tax system encourages high-income earners to take out private health insurance. It does this through a tax called the Medicare Levy Surcharge.
What is the Medicare levy?
What is the Medicare levy? How is it calculated? Does everyone pay it? Here's what you need to know.
