Make on a break

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Australian investors attracted to schemes that promise tax deductions may find there is no promise that the investment will generate a profit. Many times investors can also be hit by a penalty tax. Investors are encourage to apply a set of five criteria designed to reduce risk when contemplating the benefits of a tax break investment scheme.

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The pain of the gain

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This article examines proposals to abolish capital gains tax averaging in Australia. Relevant points include the likelihood that retirees and low- to middle-income earners will be disadvantaged if the proposals are enacted.

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The fine line

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Advice for investors on completing a tax return form is presented. Rules on claiming tax deductions for items such as computers and telephones, and on repairs carried out on investment property, are examined.

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