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"Coming soon: after-tax returns" - Letter by Gordon Mackenzie, Atax, UNSW, about research by Atax which predicts that super funds will be reporting after-tax returns in three years.
"Making the boom pay" - Associate Professor Neil Warren, head of Atax, UNSW will speak at the next Economic & Social outlook Conference.
"Use of tax havens not always a dodgy move" - Matthew Wallace, Senior Lecturer with Atax, says that hybrid financial instruments used to make the most of deductions in countries are only questionable under anti-avoidance provisions in tax laws.
"Big win for small business" - letter from Atax's Gordon McKenzie about Federal Government changes to superannuation laws.
"Watchdog hints at shake-up of FBT" - The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia has called on the Federal Government to adopt a new Fringe Benefits Tax model proposed by UNSW's Associate Professor Neil Warren, director of Atax in the Faculty of Law.
"Costello tells Hardie: pay up" - UNSW senior lecturer Helen Hodgson, of Atax in the Faculty of Law, says the deductibility of contributions to Hardie and their assessability to the trust are separate questions.
"Call for tax research" - Director of Atax, Professor Chris Evans, has asked the Federal Government to fund up-to-date research on tax compliance costs for SME's.
"What lies beneath" - Professor Neil Warren, Atax, says the Federal Government does not have an accurate picture of Australia's "black economy", with many businesses still using cash to avoid paying the GST.
ABC Television: Midday Report - Director of Atax in the Faculty of Law, Professor Chris Evans, comments on the growing concerns as to whether or not Australia can afford the lost tax revenue from the Federal Government`s decision to remove taxes from superannuation payments for people aged 60 years and above.
"Innovation and Research" - A study by Associate Professor Neil Warren, of Atax in the Faculty of Law, has shown the Australian federal tax system needs a major overhaul to meet the needs of an ageing population.
Radio 2GB Sydney : Alan Jones - Interview with Associate Professor Neil Warren, of Atax in the Faculty of Law, author of the report Australia's Intergovernmental Fiscal Arrangements .
Radio ABC NSW Regional Radio : Statewide - Interview with Associate Professor Neil Warren, of Atax in the Faculty of Law, about perceived inequalities in the amounts the State receive back from GST.
"Tax report finds uneven state of play" - A report by Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax in the Faculty of Law, found Australian states had limited control over raising revenue to meet expenses, particularly in health and education.
Opinion: Associate Professor Neil Warren "Courage, Treasurer", The Australian
"It's the same old message to mothers: stay at home" - Federal Budget comment - Associate Professor Neil Warren, of Atax in the Faculty of Law, says the changes to family tax benefits do little to encourage more women into the workforce.
"I'm sick of boomers getting everything" - Federal Budget comment - Associate Professor Neil Warren comments on the tax changes for young singles.
"Reaction" - Federal Budget comment - Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax in the Faculty of Law, says the budget provides real changes to super but the changes to personal income tax are not unusual.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney - Federal Budget comment - Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax in the Faculty of Law says the reforming of tax on superannuation is a significant change in policy for the Federal Government.
Bloomberg TV - Interview with Associate Professor Neil Warren, Atax, about the upcoming 2006 Federal Budget.
Sky News Australia - Federal Budget comment - Helen Hodgson, senior lecturer with Atax in the Faculty of Law, explains that the Federal Budget has been done very responsibly and will benefit people across the economic board. However, the Federal Government has missed an opportunity to reform the tax system across the board.
"Tax cuts, but little reform" - Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax in the Faculty of Law comments on likely tax changes in the upcoming federal budget.
Opinion: Associate Professor Neil Warren "Federal relations ripe for review", Australian Financial Review
"Hit the track, Toorak: Bellevue Hill wins" - Director of Atax in the Faculty of Law, Professor Chris Evans, comments on capital gains concessions which favour the rich, following the release of tax office records which show Australia is home to more than 3,000 millionaires, by taxable income.
"Workers clean up with expense claims" - At the University of NSW's Atax conference last week, CPA Australia tax counsel Paul Drum and Atax director Professor Chris Evans canvassed the removal of deductions and allowances such as work-related expenses, negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, offset by lower tax rates.
"Atax of the cluey taxation specialist" - Online and distance education - Article on Atax distance education program quotes Professor Chris Evans Director of Atax in the Faculty of Law.
"Heavies weigh in to call for tax reform" - Article on the call by tax experts for tax reform at the Atax Tax Administration Conference. Includes mention of Professor Chris Evans Director of Atax and his call for tax returns to be scrapped.
"Vos distrusts self-assessment" - Article on paper by Inspector-general of taxation, David Vos, which will be delivered at the University of NSW's Atax conference. Also mentions paper by Atax Director, Professor Chris Evans on tax reform.
"PM signals big tax cuts for parents" - Comment by Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax in the Faculty of Law, that the Government might borrow tax ideas from New Zealand in next month's budget.
"Warburton calls for gap to be closed" - Article on the gap between corporate tax rate and the top marginal tax rates for personal taxpayers quotes Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax in the Faculty of Law.
"Forget the tax pack, this is the tax pact" - Article mentions the Atax 7th annual International Conference on Tax Administration and papers to be delivered by Professor Chris Evans and Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax in the Faculty of Law.
"A taxing strategy" - Professor Chris Evans, director of Atax in the Faculty of Law at UNSW, comments that the Australian Tax Office concentrates on areas of tax evasion that generate large amounts of black money.
"Taxation update" - Article by Gordon Mackenzie, Senior Lecturer at Atax in the Faculty of Law UNSW, about the key changes and benefits of the tax changes made in 2004 and 2005.
"Blow to Costello tax call" - UNSW Faculty of Law tax expert Associate Professor Neil Warren says that new figures from the OECD tax database need to be included in Peter Costello's inquiry into tax.
"The shape of things to come" - The Federal Government had determined tax changes before the Hendy-Warburton report was issued on April 3. Professor Chris Evans, director of Atax, comments that there would be merit in increasing the GST, provided those least able to afford it are compensated.
ABC Television: Lateline - Professor Chris Evans, director of Atax at UNSW, comments on the Federal Government's tax review.
"Tax slugs single strugglers hard" - Professor Chris Evans, director of Atax, comments on an OECD report on Australia's income tax system, which shows singles on low incomes, with or without children, do badly by international standards.
"Tax, welfare system killing incentive: OECD" - A report out today on federal-state funding by UNSW tax expert, Associate Professor Neil Warren, supports the State Government's call for an overhaul.
"Backing for 'rip-off' tax claim" - A report by UNSW tax expert Associate Professor Neil Warren has found that ranking nations on the efficiency of their federal systems has given Australia a failing grade.
"Most people don't want ATO to do their returns" - Professor Chris Evans, Atax, will outline his vision for tax reform in a conference next month.
"Push to take pain out of tax returns" - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the world's top agency for economic reform, will outline a proposal which will eliminate the need for individuals to complete income tax returns at the forthcoming Atax annual conference.
"States push for more say in tax inquiry" - Research by Atax's Associate Professor Neil Warren will be presented to Peter Costello by the NSW Treasurer Michael Costa this week, in an attempt to overhaul the way GST revenue is collected by the federal government.
"There's politics in tax" - Neil Warren , Associate Professor at UNSW's Atax, explains in his book "Tax - Fact, Fiction and Reform" how easy it is to manipulate Australia`s international tax ranking by selectively including or excluding superannuation as a tax.
"Call for FBT overhaul" - Recommendations from UNSW tax expert Associate Professor Neil Warren contributed to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia calling on the Federal Government to reform the fringe benefit tax.
"Tax return bill blows out to $1bn" - Director of UNSW's Australian Tax Studies Program, Professor Chris Evans, comments on ATO figures that show individuals are paying tax agents and accountants more than $1 billion a year to manage their tax affairs.
"Ralph backs review" - Director of the ATAX centre at UNSW, Professor Chris Evans argues against redefining superannuation contributions as a tax on employers.
"Tax teaser" - The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) wants the Federal Government to overhaul the rule on fringe benefits tax. Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax at UNSW, is the co-author of the report Fringe Benefits Tax Design: Decision Time, which sets out the ICAA's recommendations.
"Tax workers flock back to university", excerpt from The Australian Financial Review, 20 March 2006
"Accountants urge fringe benefits reform" - The 48.5 percent fringe benefits tax rate should be aligned with personal income tax rates and paid by employees instead of their bosses, according to a plan outlined in a paper by UNSW tax expert Professor Neil Warren.
"Tax carve-up 'poor against peers'" - Dr Neil Warren, Associate Professor Atax, will deliver a report to NSW Treasurer Michael Costa arguing that Australia's federal-state financial relations compare poorly with other countries.
"Annual Tax Pack ritual is just poor form" - Article calling for reform of the Australian taxation system quotes Professor Chris Evans, head of Atax, UNSW Faculty of Law.
ABC National Television : Midday Report - Professor Chris Evans, director of Atax, UNSW Faculty of Law, comments on the inquiry into Australia's taxation system, saying Australians have more direct taxes than overseas countries.
"Costa recruits GST tax expert" - Dr Neil Warren, Atax Associate Professor, has been commissioned by the NSW government to carry out an inquiry into the taxing spending responsibilities of state and federal governments in Australia.
"Company tax rate of 30 per cent not the problem: Deloitte" - A leading global accounting firm, Deloitte, has played down the need for a cut in company income tax. Refers to the NSW review of Australia's tax rates by Associate Professor Neil Warren, which will be released April 3.
"Some things are completely untouchable" - Report on the effectiveness of Australia's tax system. Quotes director of UNSW’s Australian Tax Studies Program, Professor Chris Evans.
"Tax study should reveal the true picture" - Report on Peter Costello's international benchmark study of Australian taxation, quotes Director of Atax, Professor Chris Evans.
"Underground economy baffles Tax Office" - The ATO has no way of knowing if it's penetrating the underground economy because it will not estimate the extent of the problem, says the Auditor General. Article quotes Associate Professor Neil Warren from Atax.
"Real estate write-offs in a class of their own" - Australia’s treatment of negative gearing stands out like a 'sore thumb' in any international comparison, according to Professor Chris Evans, Director of Atax at UNSW.
Letter: Professor Chris Evans "Costello delivers Clayton’s tax review" - Letter from Professor Chris Evans, Director of Atax at UNSW, on Australia's personal tax system.
"Costello’s duty to tackle tax" - Comment on Peter Costello's recently announced tax review. Editorial quotes Professor Chris Evans, Director of Atax at UNSW.
Radio ABC Newcastle - Interview with Associate Professor Neil Warren from Atax at the University of NSW, who talks about the new tax proposal by Federal Treasurer Peter Costello.
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