Split the income to save on tax

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Married couples can reduce tax payments on investment income by shifting that income to being declared under the name of the partner who makes less earned income. For married couples where one partner has no earned income, this can often result in no taxes being paid.

Author: Mason, Eleanor
Taxation, Married people, Income shifting

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A healthy quandary

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Laws related to private health insurance, when the Australian Government's Lifetime Health Cover comes into effect on Jul 1, 2000, are analyzed. The laws are particularly aimed at making younger people take out medical insurance at an early age by rewarding them.

Author: Mason, Eleanor
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Laws, regulations and rules, Health insurance

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Ready for retirement? Check your super first!

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The youth must start making extra contributions to superannuation from early years to have a stable bank balance on retirement. Tips on what already retired people should do to boost their savings are discussed.

Author: Mason, Eleanor
Commercial Banking, Savings Institutions, Retirement Benefits, Savings Account Services, Savings accounts, Investment management

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Subjects list: Analysis, Australia, Investments
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