Top tax strategies for the year ahead

Article Abstract:

High-income executives and employees alike can save money on taxes in 1998 if they identify their best options well in advance. There will be significant changes for 1998, both at-large and locally, and taxpayers should be aware of the planned goods and services tax and the tax office's new focus on small businesses. Tax savings present themselves in the areas of capital gains, balanced gearing, family home land taxes, retirement contributions, and phantom share schemes.

Personal Tax Planning, Methods, Personal finance, Tax planning

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Super confusion could leave members out in the cold

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Confusion over employer superannuation agreement obligations could hamper the Australian government's plan to mandate super fund choices for employees. Although the plan absolves employers from being liable for super fund compliance actions, a recent court case awarded A$75,000 to a deceased employee's family upon discovering coverage should have been provided.

Employee Benefits & Services, Australia, Laws, regulations and rules, Employer liability, Human resource management, Social policy, Employee benefits

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Who can you trust?

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Issues are presented concerning the network of financial associations which exists within the financial services industry. The provisions of the Financial Services Bill which relate to ethical conduct are discussed.

Cover Story, Ethical aspects, Investment advisers, Accountants, Barristers

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