Tax cuts
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Donald Trump’s dangerous ideas have these ‘vigilantes’ worried
With Donald Trump favoured to regain the US presidency, a group of investors is starting to focus on the implications of his core economic policies. They’re concerned.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Opinion
Income tax
Despite what we’re led to believe, tax cuts are no free lunch
Politicians like to peddle illusions when it comes to tax and tax cuts. Meanwhile, we play our role by deluding ourselves.
- by Ross Gittins
How four Australians are going to spend their tax cuts
People on different tax brackets tell us how they will spend their stage 3 cuts.
- by Olivia Ireland, Lachlan Abbott and Jessica McSweeney
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Income tax
Stage 3 tax cuts calculator: See how much money you’ll get back
The stage 3 tax cuts take effect today. Here’s how much you’ll get back.
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Australian economy
Value of stage 3 tax cuts will be gone soon after next election
Australians will start to see their pay packets improve from Monday as the stage 3 cuts begin, but more tax cuts are needed to stop tax rates climbing higher.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Opinion
As tax cuts loom, donating to charity shouldn’t just be for the rich
It’s not just millionaires looking to charitable giving ahead of 30 June. Here’s how you can make the most of it.
- by Noel Whittaker
The little luxuries households are skipping as they plan to bank their tax cuts
The Reserve Bank is relieved that many households have increased their savings as interest rates rose, but hospitality is feeling the brunt.
- by Rachel Clun
Opinion
Federal budget
This budget will make us better off now, worse off later
It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Federal budget
Don’t be fooled: this is an election budget with plenty of pork-barrelling
This budget taxes more, and spends more, than any of the others for at least a quarter-century, outside the pandemic years. And it conceals the pork better.
- by Peter Hartcher
How the budget affects you – from students to retirees
Young or old, single or married: this is how the 2024 budget will impact your life.
- by Rachel Clun and Olivia Ireland
Households bank on tax cuts and anti-inflation budget plans
Tax cuts, worth on average $1888, and a further round of cost-of-living measures will be at the heart of Jim Chalmers’ third budget.
- by Shane Wright