Henry Tax Review

Read the latest news on the Federal Government's long-awaited response to the Henry Tax Review.

Thursday, 28 June 2012

A tax grab-bag from deductions to carbon sink forests

Sometimes it can be tough to see the tax for the trees – literally.
 

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Push for revival of scrapped company tax cuts intensifies

The federal government's promised company tax cuts may yet rise to live again.
 

Wednesday, 09 June 2010

Business praises abolition of stamp duty and payroll tax reductions in NSW Budget

Business groups welcome a reduction in payroll tax included in the NSW budget, but the property industry was the clear winner of the day.
 

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

How does the resources profit tax brawl affect SMEs? A SmartCompany Q&A

Since the release of the Government's response to the Henry Review, debate about the Government's Resources Super Profits Tax has dominated news.
 

Friday, 21 May 2010

Frustrated over four taxes on four square metres of real estate

We want leaders who will help business grow! No wonder I am cynical.
 

Monday, 17 May 2010

THE WEEK AHEAD: China syndrome

If there is one country that is dominating our attention at present it is China. No matter what is being discussed – the Budget, sharemarket or mining sector – China is seen as a pivotal factor.
 

Tuesday, 11 May 2010

What to expect from the 2010 Federal Budget

What can we expect from this year's Budget? Here are a few of the key features SmartCompany will be looking out for.
 

Tuesday, 04 May 2010

Two thirds of SMEs could miss out on corporate tax cut

The Opposition and some experts claim millions of small businesses will still miss out on any potential benefits from the Government’s 2% cut in company tax.
 

How to sell your business tax-free

CGT small business concessions are limited to businesses with a maximum asset value of $6 million or annual turnover of less than $2 million.
 

Monday, 03 May 2010

House prices jump 20% in 12 months, ABS figures show: Economy Roundup

The Australian sharemarket opened lower today as investors reacted to the Government's response to the Henry Tax Review.
 

Small business welcomes Henry Tax Review corporate tax cut, but angry over payroll tax snub

Small business have delivered mixed reviews on the Government’s response to the Henry Review, rejecting a 3% increase in mandatory super payments.
 

What small business missed out on in the Henry Review

The Government has ignored dozens of recommendations from the Henry Review that could help struggling SMEs.
 

How the immediate asset write-off will help small business

Small businesses have welcomed the Government’s proposal to allow them to immediately write-off assets worth less than $5,000.
 

How did your industry fair from the Henry Tax Review? A sector-by-sector guide

We give you a run-down of how the review will impact your sector.
 

The Government has almost completely ignored the Henry Tax Review: Kohler

The Government has adopted less than two full recommendations from the Henry review's list of 138, and added policies not found in the review. 
 

Sunday, 02 May 2010

HENRY TAX REVIEW: Squeezing miners: Kohler

A tax on resource super profits is undoubtedly better than state royalties on production, but dealing with a new rent tax will be a huge challenge for Australia’s mining and energy producers.
 

HENRY TAX REVIEW: Instant write-offs jump to $5,000 for small business

Small businesses will be able to write-off assets worth up to $5,000 in the year of purchase under changes announced by the Federal Government today.
 

HENRY TAX REVIEW: Government appeals to low-income earners, aging population with superannuation reform

Federal Government implements superannuation reform, lifting employment guarantee to 12% and its age restriction from 70 to 75 years of age.
 

HENRY TAX REVIEW: Miners slugged with 40% tax on profits to fund Henry Review reform

The resources sector will be hit with a 40% tax on super profits in order to fund the Government’s changes to corporate taxes and superannuation reform.
 

HENRY TAX REVIEW: Government neglects Henry Review recommendation to introduce automatic tax return, cut corporate rate to 25%

While the Government has introduced one of the Henry Review’s major recommendations, many other proposals have been excluded.
 
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