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Why do I suddenly owe tax this year? It could be because the Low and Middle Income Tax offset is gone, forever

  • Written by: Ann Kayis-Kumar, Associate Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Why do I suddenly owe tax this year?

This is one of the most Googled questions in Australia right now. And rightly so.

Ever since Australia’s transition to self-assessment for income tax returns, we have been primed to expect an annual refund.

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Australian workers spend almost an hour a day administering email

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Why Data Accumulation Without Governance Undermines Sustainability Goals

In July 2026, Group 2 entities, the second cohort of Australian businesses, began their first reporting period under the mandatory climate disclosur...

Permanent $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Gives Small Businesses Greater Planning Certainty

The Federal Government’s decision to permanently legislate the $20,000 instant asset write-off will give eligible small businesses greater certainty...

Selling a Small Business in Australia: Understanding the Capital Gains Tax Concessions

For many Australian business owners, selling a business represents the reward for years—sometimes decades—of hard work. Unlike employees who may bu...