The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has convened a Productivity Roundtable for late August, with three main areas of focus – productivity, economic resilience and budget sustainability. He has sought ideas and proposals from stakeholders, which should be: in the national...

The tax deductibility of clothing is a topic that often confuses taxpayers, as the rules are specific and nuanced. However, the ATO sets clear guidelines on when clothing expenses can be claimed as tax deductions, and understanding these rules is essential for...

A recent Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) decision on working from home costs during the 2020-21 COVID lockdowns (Hall’s case) may widen the scope for claiming additional deductions for occupancy costs such as rent, mortgage interest, home insurances and rates,...