Tax
negative gearingLandlord numbers have doubled since negative gearing reintroduced in 1987
In 1989-90, just 696,000 taxpayers – 7.2% of the total – reported net rental income to the Australian Taxation Office compared with 14.2% in 2010-11.
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landlordsProportion of landlords making rental losses peaked in 2008: Macrobusiness
Property investors claimed a record $9.1 billion in aggregate losses in 2008, lower than $7.9 billion in aggregate losses claimed in 2010-2011, ATO figures show.
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trendsAustralians should still be encouraged to contribute more towards their super: Ken Raiss
People are living longer and the tax rules and benefits need to reflect the growing uncertainty that comes with old age and need for greater flexibility.
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taxSeniors downsizing pilot program to be welcomed by some but not all: Arthur Naoumidis
The appeal of the Government’s Housing Help for Older Australians’ pilot is likely to be somewhat limited as it does not address the overwhelming desire of retirees to remain in their homes.
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negative gearingNo plans for Labor or Coalition governments to abolish negative gearing
Joe Hockey has no plans to review negative gearing tax breaks if the Coalition wins power in September. Wayne Swan has also ruled out abolishing the investor-friendly tax rules.
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taxLet's lose the jargon around superannuation: Mark Bouris
Technical terminology is okay if it provides shorthand for complex ideas. But in superannuation, jargon tends to push people away.
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trendsBudget move to encourage seniors to downsize is a good start but not enough: Mary Wood
The announcement provides a pathway for older homeowners who wish to downsize and supports the changing housing preferences of older Australians.
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negative gearingScott Pape is wrong on negative gearing: Margaret Lomas
Margaret Lomas says Scott Pape is wrong arguing for the removal of negative gearing forecasting a housing rental crisis if it were abolished.
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self managed super fundsYour SMSF could be hurt by proposed super and pension changes
The proposed new pension tax is likely to significantly impact super fund members if this proposal ever finalised as law.
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residentialFederal government calls for state government stamp duty concessions for downsizing seniors
Federal ministers Jenny Macklin and Mark Butler have asked state governments to introduce stamp duty concessions to encourage seniors to downsize.
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