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Obama unveil plan to lift taxes for wealthy - Sydney Morning Herald

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

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Obama unveil plan to lift taxes for wealthy Sydney Morning Herald President Barack Obama's budget plan calls for taxing dividends received by high-income taxpayers as ordinary income, raising the top rate to 39.6 percent from 15 percent as part of a $1.4 trillion tax increase on top earners over the next decade. Obama aims trillion dollar tax at super richWA today all 6,747 news articles »

Tax expert joins council - Noosa News

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

Tax expert joins council Noosa News Geoff Peters, a former employee of the Australian Taxation Office, joined the expanding advisory group to offer additional services to the region's 34500 businesses. Mr Peters said his experience in the industry, as well as five years attached to the ...

Super reforms will save $20 billion: govt - Ninemsn

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

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Super reforms will save $20 billion: govt Ninemsn Tax Time 2011Doing your tax doesn't need to be daunting! Check out ninemsn Finance's Tax Time for tips and advice on how to make your 2011/12 tax return work for you. Few people would forget a bank account containing up to $1000, yet millions of ... $20b saving from super reform - govtSky News Australia Millions of Aussies to get $1000Herald Sun all 17 news articles »

IRS warns of Dirty Dozen 2012 tax scams - Australian Techworld

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

IRS warns of Dirty Dozen 2012 tax scams Australian Techworld Over the years, numerous individuals have been identified as evading US taxes by hiding income in offshore banks, brokerage accounts or nominee entities, using debit cards, credit cards or wire transfers to access the funds. and more »

Taxman wins power over unhappy returns - PS News

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

Taxman wins power over unhappy returns PS News New laws have been introduced into Parliament empowering the Commissioner of Taxation to withhold tax refunds until a taxpayer's claims are verified. Assistant Treasurer, Senator Mark Arbib said the legislation followed a decision of the Full Federal ... and more »

Tradies face tax heat - crackdown aims to catch dodgy accountants - Herald Sun

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

Tradies face tax heat - crackdown aims to catch dodgy accountants Herald Sun ATO targets those operating largely in the cash economy Already compiled hit-list of 1000 "higher risk" tax agents ATO interviewing the suspect agents from next month TENS of thousands of tradespeople could face tax audits after the Australian Taxation ... Accountants say tens of thousands at risk from contractor crackdown on ...SmartCompany.com.au ATO to crackdown on misuse of Personal Services IncomeStartupSmart all 11 news articles »

China imposes resource tax on iron ore, others - Sydney Morning Herald

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

China imposes resource tax on iron ore, others Sydney Morning Herald The tax rate for iron ore has been raised to 80 per cent from 60 per cent, while taxes for tin ore has been lifted to 12-20 yuan per tonne from 0.6-1 yuan per tonne, with the specific rate depending on grade, the Shanghai Securities News reported. and more »

James Hardie beats ATO in tax dispute - Sydney Morning Herald

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

TheBull.com.au

James Hardie beats ATO in tax dispute Sydney Morning Herald Update James Hardie will receive more than $300 million from the Australian Taxation Office after the High Court refused to hear a $368 million dispute over the capital gains tax payable after a 1998 corporate restructure. This morning Justices Bill ... James Hardie wins $300m tax disputeNinemsn Hardie win on $360m tax disputeThe Age all 48 news articles »

What is the Danish connection between high taxes and happiness? - Crikey (blog)

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

What is the Danish connection between high taxes and happiness? Crikey (blog) The Danes are happy despite paying such high taxes. But why? There are now numerous surveys that tell us that the Danes are the happiest people on the planet. Melissa passed to me this almost eulogistic recent assessment of the happiness of the Danes.

Africa takes Australian lessons on mining tax, carbon - The Australian

23 Feb 2012 06:01:12 Z

Africa takes Australian lessons on mining tax, carbon The Australian From Australia, to nations across Africa and South America, many governments have either increased their equity stakes in resource projects, or raised royalties and taxes to reap more reward from their mineral wealth. South Africa is the latest ... and more »