waging war

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Salary sacrifice superannuation will continue to be an attractive option during 1999-2000 for everyone but those in the highest income groups. This type of investment is used to increase the effectiveness of superannuation. The tax savings can be even more significant than those of negative gearing. Tax savings are immediate and are not as risky as those associated with negative gearing.

Author: Dixon, Daryl
Methods, Financial planning, Personal finance, Investments

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PAYE attention: useful tips on reducing your PAYE tax burden

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Australian taxpayers can reduce their tax burden by employing several techniques. They can reduce their taxable income through investments and arrangements with spouses. They can increase deductible outlays by prepaying the next year's expenses. Taxpayers can also defer income and use capital losses to offset gains. Continual tax planning provides great advantages.

Author: Dixon, Daryl
Usage, Tax deductions, Income tax

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Two out of three is bad

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This article criticizes the imposition of a 15% surcharge on tax-deductible superannuation contributions in Australia. Relevant points include the tax favoring higher-income earners and the immense cost involved in collecting the tax.

Author: Dixon, Daryl
Economic aspects, Pension funds, Surtax

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Subjects list: Australia, Tax policy, Analysis
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