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Tax

Here's the best (and worst) way to avoid paying taxes with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Not all taxes are inevitable when it comes to investing.

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Tax

Tax refund season: Common mistakes to keep in mind to maximise your refund in FY26

| Samantha Menzies

Many Aussies are hoping for a tax refund this year.

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Franking credits from ASX dividend stocks can lower your bill this tax time. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Who knew investing can help lower your tax bill?

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How much tax do your ASX shares pay? Why it might matter

| Zach Bristow

Taxes. One of the two unavoidables in life.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

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Tax

Don't forget your franking credits this tax time

| Sebastian Bowen

Franking credits form an important part of your returns from your dividend shares.

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Own ASX shares? Here are 3 investing tax deductions you may not be aware of

| Sebastian Bowen

Make sure you don't miss out on any of the tax breaks available to owners of ASX shares this tax…

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Tax

Tax time: If you have ASX shares, here's what you need to know about franking credits

| Sebastian Bowen

Franking credits are vital to your returns from ASX shares.

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Recent Tax News

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Tax

Here's the best (and worst) way to avoid paying taxes with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Not all taxes are inevitable when it comes to investing.

Read more »

Tax time written on wooden blocks next to a calculator and Australian dollar notes.
Tax

Tax refund season: Common mistakes to keep in mind to maximise your refund in FY26

| Samantha Menzies

Many Aussies are hoping for a tax refund this year.

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Tax

3 red flags the ATO looks for in retirement tax returns

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't want 'that' phone call from the ATO.

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Tax time written on wooden blocks next to a calculator and Australian dollar notes.
Tax

Franking credits from ASX dividend stocks can lower your bill this tax time. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Who knew investing can help lower your tax bill?

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Tax

Should I sell my loss-making stocks by the end of the 2025 financial year?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors hold or sell stocks that are currently in the red?

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Tax

Tax time: Use this hack to keep the Australian Tax Office off your back

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying dividend shares can save you paying taxes...

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Tax

How much tax do your ASX shares pay? Why it might matter

| Zach Bristow

Taxes. One of the two unavoidables in life.

Read more »

Elderly couple look sideways at each other in mild disagreement
Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

Read more »

Tax time written on wooden blocks next to a calculator and Australian dollar notes.
Tax

Don't forget your franking credits this tax time

| Sebastian Bowen

Franking credits form an important part of your returns from your dividend shares.

Read more »

Tax time written on wooden blocks next to a calculator and Australian dollar notes.
Tax

Own ASX shares? Here are 3 investing tax deductions you may not be aware of

| Sebastian Bowen

Make sure you don't miss out on any of the tax breaks available to owners of ASX shares this tax…

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Tax

Tax time: If you have ASX shares, here's what you need to know about franking credits

| Sebastian Bowen

Franking credits are vital to your returns from ASX shares.

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Tax

How to turn your stage 3 tax cuts into $11,396 buying ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

Do you plan to invest your stage three tax cuts in ASX shares?

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Tax

How is passive income taxed in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to passive income, the ATO is very clear.

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Dividend Investing

Tax-busters: 5 fully-franked ASX dividend shares I'd buy for FY24

| Sebastian Bowen

Fully-franked dividends can give you income while helping you pay less tax.

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Share Market News

How can I maximise my ASX franking credits in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Let's look at the benefits of franking credits and which ASX shares have big, growing yields.

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Tax

Inadvertently 'wash selling' your ASX shares this tax time? Here's what could happen to you

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors fall into this common trap, and it will gt you some heat from the ATO.

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Tax

5 things ASX investors need to know for tax time

| Tony Yoo

Many Australians skip over these issues, but they could easily burn you later.

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Tax

Own ASX shares? Here are 3 investing tax deductions you may not be aware of

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie taxpayers, start getting your invoices together. It’s tax time!

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Tax

Planning to sell some ASX shares before tax time? Here's what you need to know

| Tristan Harrison

It's that time of the year. We run you through some of the implications of selling shares.

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Tax

ASX investors need to avoid this MASSIVE mistake in June that ATO will chase you for

| Tony Yoo

It starts off as innocent tax-loss selling, but it can easily turn into something far more sinister that the tax…

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Cryptocurrencies

5 warnings from the ATO for crypto investors

| Tony Yoo

Are you reporting cryptocurrencies the correct way on your 2022 tax return? Here are some tips from the tax man.

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Share Market News

ATO's brutal warning to ASX investors

| Tony Yoo

A common practice in June is under scrutiny as the tax office seeks to stamp out illegal 'wash selling' of…

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The ATO is collecting crypto taxes. Here are 5 handy expert tips come tax time

| Bernd Struben

A number of factors will determine how much tax, if any, crypto investors need to pay to the ATO this…

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Cryptocurrencies

Own crypto or NFTs? Here's why the ATO could have you in their sights come tax time

| Bernd Struben

More than a million Aussies are estimated to have transacted in digital currencies and NFTs this year.

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Tax

Investing in ASX shares? Here's what you need to know come tax time: expert

| Bernd Struben

Australia has a world-leading dividend imputation scheme in place to prevent double taxation.

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Tax

Investing in cryptos? Here's what you need to know come tax time: expert

| Bernd Struben

Don't ignore your digital asset investment gains or losses come tax time.

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Own ASX ETFs? Why the ATO might be focusing on you

| Tristan Harrison

The ATO is paying closer attention to ETF investors.

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Tax

Warning to all ETF shareholders doing their tax returns

| Tony Yoo

Exchange-traded funds are so popular now, but there is a taxation trap ready to maim any investor who is not…

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How to invest

4 tax-time tips for first-time ASX share investors

| Tony Yoo

Pay attention, rookies. This is advice direct from the Australian Taxation Office.

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Cryptocurrencies

How does the ATO know how much money I made from cryptocurrencies?

| Tony Yoo

Digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ether are meant to be anonymous on the blockchain, right? So how would the tax…

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Tax

Selling some ASX shares before tax time? Here's what you should know

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't let the tax bug bite this financial year. Here's what to know...

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Tax

Has the Federal Budget changed how your shares are taxed?

| Brooke Cooper

In a bid to attract talent to Australian companies, this year's Federal Budget is making changes to tax defered employee…

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Tax

What Biden's capital gains tax changes could mean for the ASX 200

| Marc Sidarous

What could Joe Biden’s latest proposal mean for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). Motley Fool Australia's Scott Phillips breaks…

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Tax

Can you imagine paying tax on every share purchase?

| Tony Yoo

Real estate investors fork out thousands of dollars for stamp duty for each transaction. Did you know stock buyers had…

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How does tax on ASX shares in Australia work?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tax on Australian shares? With tax time fast approaching, here are some taxation tips to remember for your ASX share…

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Tax

Do you have to pay tax on your ASX shares? – A common question answered

| Sebastian Bowen

Wondering if you have to pay tax on your ASX shares? Here are some answers to this common question about…

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Index investing

How ETFs can be a nightmare at tax time

| Tony Yoo

These shares are popular with retail investors, but experts caution the tax man won't treat them the same way as…

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Tax

Tax time 2020! 3 ways to get the most bang for your buck

| Sebastian Bowen

Now that tax time 2020 is upon us, here are tips you can use to get a better return and…

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Tax

Is investing in super a smart move right now?

| Ken Hall

Investing in super can generate long-term wealth, but it's not for everyone. Here's some things to consider before locking your…

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Tax

Why you should top up your super before June 30

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why having a look at your super fund before tax time 2020 might save you some tax, a lot…

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