Henry Tax Review
Read the latest news on the Federal Government's long-awaited response to the Henry Tax Review.
A tax grab-bag from deductions to carbon sink forests
Sometimes it can be tough to see the tax for the trees – literally.
Push for revival of scrapped company tax cuts intensifies
The federal government's promised company tax cuts may yet rise to live again.
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.
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.
Frustrated over four taxes on four square metres of real estate
We want leaders who will help business grow! No wonder I am cynical.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.






