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Henry review leaks point to abolition of tax refunds

Nick Connell, Taxation Manager of the National Tax & Accountants Association has expressed concerns about recent reports pre-empting what may be in the Henry Review of Australia’s taxation system. Is not convinced that those aspects of the Henry proposal that … Continue reading

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NAB Fee cuts – there’s more to it

National Australia Bank’s recent fee cuts have received much positive media attention yet the moves mask a deeper strategy by the bank to access cheaper funding lines.The media has generally portrayed the move as having the aim of keeping existing … Continue reading

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Super surcharge a mistake – Costello

Peter Costello, in one of his last public appearances before retiring from Parliament, has sought to defend his record on the superannuation system. He says that scrapping taxes on super payouts and overhauling contributions taxes were as significant as the … Continue reading

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