Recent Tax News

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Tax

Growth or yield? These tax rules are reshaping ASX portfolios

The CGT overhaul favours franked dividends over capital growth

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The FY26 tax return deadline is around the corner. How can I minimise my tax?

Legal ways to trim your bill before the ATO deadline.

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Your FY27 tax return will look different. Here's what changed and how to prepare

The FY27 tax return introduces three key changes that investors should be aware of.

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Your tax rate just dropped. Here is exactly how much more you will take home from 1 July

From 1 July 2026, the tax rate on income between $18,201 and $45,000 dropped from 16% to 15%. Here's exactly…

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Why the CGT changes may have handed this ASX ETF an advantage : Expert

Here's how the capital gains taxes impact investors.

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End of financial year is upon us. Here's what you should do before the deadline

With the end of the financial year almost here, here are some considerations surrounding ASX investors on superannuation contributions, Division…

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Why Australia's new capital gains tax changes could reshape how ASX investors build wealth

Here is what it means for ASX investors.

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Worried about capital gains tax and ASX shares? Here's why you shouldn't be

I think the barks are worse than the bites with this one...

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Budget 2026: 3 investing changes you need to know about

Investors have a few things to think about today.

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ASX 200 sinks before tonight's budget. Are investors about to get a tax shock?

Budget night has the ASX 200 trading lower today.

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

Not all taxes are inevitable when it comes to investing.

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

Many Aussies are hoping for a tax refund this year.

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3 red flags the ATO looks for in retirement tax returns

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

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

Who knew investing can help lower your tax bill?

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

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

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

Buying dividend shares can save you paying taxes...

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

Taxes. One of the two unavoidables in life.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

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

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Don't forget your franking credits this tax time

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

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

Franking credits are vital to your returns from ASX shares.

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

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

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How is passive income taxed in Australia?

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

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

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ASX Share Market News

How can I maximise my ASX franking credits in FY24?

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

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

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

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5 things ASX investors need to know for tax time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ASX Share Market News

ATO's brutal warning to ASX investors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ATO is paying closer attention to ETF investors.

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Tax

Warning to all ETF shareholders doing their tax returns

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

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?

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

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