Former RBA governor Bernie Fraser calls for capital gains tax discount to be scrapped
A former Reserve Bank governor has told a parliamentary hearing the capital gains tax discount should be scrapped…
Reducing inequality means taxing capital more — including inheritances
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the new shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, both say they are keen to do something…
‘Captured by the richest’: push for housing tax shift
Discounts on capital gains tax have done little to address the reason why the measure was introduced, Australia’s…
Couple ‘leaking tax’ to ATO save $1.32 million and boost kids’ inheritance: ‘Not a trick’
Financial adviser Ben Nash worked with a couple in their 30s who wanted to get ahead and make…
Alan Kohler on robots and the future of work
The continuing rise of artificial intelligence was one of the big stories of 2025. But how long until…
Tax grab could knock £4bn off the stock market, IG warns
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Money Matters: What should a 20-year-old do with spare cash?
Your panel of experts, Nick Bruining, Phil George, and Gavin Hegney share their two cents. 06:59 More on…
Fancy a £35,000 second income in retirement? Consider buying shares in an ISA
Image source: Getty Images The Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent way to target a large second…
‘Cash cow’ inheritance tax receipts edge higher as further changes loom
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Parents’ secrecy on inheritance leaves children with harsh tax bills
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Just turned 40? Here’s how much you could have by retirement if you invest £500 a month via a SIPP
Image source: Getty Images The Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is one of the best retirement preparation tools available…
Australia is now a ‘home owners’ welfare state’, and income inequality is worse than we think
Australia’s income inequality is much worse than we think because official statistics ignore the income that home owners…