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.
How to avoid capital gains tax when selling property
For most of us, the most valuable asset we own is our family home, so does that mean that you have to pay CGT when you sell your house?
How to change your tax return after you’ve lodged it
Lodged your tax return only to realise you made a mistake or forgot to claim a massive deduction? Here's how to lodge an amendment.
Friends With Money #50: Boost your tax refund
With June 30 nearly here and Aussies hurting for cash, Mark Chapman joins the Friends With Money podcast to share how you can boost your tax refund.
A beginner’s guide to discretionary trusts and taxes
Few structures are as widely used but as little understood as trusts, especially when it comes to the possible tax consequences.
What Labor’s election victory will mean for your taxes
We've got a change of federal government but what does Labor's election victory mean for your taxes?
What the Federal Budget means for investors and savers
While short-term tax offsets and payments headlined the Federal Budget, investors and savers across the country may benefit from taxes relating to investments, savings and superannuation remaining essentially unchanged.
Friends With Money #43: Inheritance and tax
Join the Friends With Money podcast to unpack how tax impacts inheritance. We chat about tax exemptions, inheriting the family home and advice on organising a will.
Friends With Money podcast bonus episode: Budget 2022 and you
What does the 2022-23 Federal Budget have in store for you? Mark Chapman joins us on this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast.
What to expect from next week’s Federal Budget
The Federal Budget is less than a week away, so what's in it for you? We're expecting the lamington (LMITO tax break) to live on another year.
The Australian tax guide to owning foreign property
The ownership of overseas property is increasingly common in Australia.
