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Mining tax backflip - How it will work in 2012

Investor concerns about the Resource Super Profits Tax have been partly neutralised following its replacement with the much more limited Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT), a decision that will cost the federal government $7.5 billion in lost revenue over the first two years. As part of the new tax arrangement the existing Petroleum Resource Rent Tax, which currently applies only to offshore projects, will be extended to cover all oil, gas and coal seam methane projects.

Tax tip: Medical offset still worthwhile

The decision by the federal government to lift the qualifying threshold for the Medical Expenses Offset from $1500 a year to $2000 means fewer taxpayers will qualify for the offset (or rebate) in 2010-11.

Should long hours be rewarded with tax breaks?

Wayne Swan has let slip that a tax break could be on the card for people who put in the extra mile at work.

Your say: Are government 'sin taxes' fair?

The government is targeting smokers and drinkers with higher taxes under a new plan to improve Australians’ health.

Are you on the ATO’s tax hit list?

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has nailed corporate fat cats firmly to the top of its hit list as it prepares to process tax returns at the end of a torrid financial year.

How to maximise your tax rebate for 2009

The financial year is over and its time to start thinking about tax returns.

Mini tax-cut calculator - how much will you save?

Select your income using the slider and find out whether you'll save money due to the government's tax cuts.

Ross Greenwood's tax time tips

Nine Network finance editor Ross Greenwood joins the Today show to talk about tax time and how to get the most from your tax return.

ATO warns against fake tax refund email

Australians are being warned to ignore a scam email claiming to be from the tax office and offering refunds.

Tax cuts arrive, but have they already gone?

The Commonwealth Government's much vaunted tax cuts come into force today, along with a number of other changes announced in the 2008 budget.

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