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Christmas ‘crunch time for economy, inflation outlook’
Christmas will be crunch time for the economy because an end-of-year bonanza would add fuel to the inflation fire, says HLB Mann Judd.
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Small business debt and tax gap at top of ATO hit list
Small business has shot to the top of the ATO’s hit list because it emerged from COVID-19 responsible for the biggest tax gap and almost two-thirds of the $37 billion tax debt, a commissioner says.
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Sole traders cut back super, work longer hours
Rising costs and extra paperwork has hit work-life balance for independent earners, specialist accountancy says.
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Budget: all the key points you need to know
A rundown of the main measures that will impact accountants and small business.
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Federal Budget 2022/23 – Documents and Facts Sheets
All the detail for those who like to better understand the fine print.
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Federal budget 2022 — Winners and Loser
After 10 years out of government, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered Labor's first budget since its election victory in May.
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Budget October 2022-23-Comprehensive summary
The Federal Government is to continue spending more than it earns for at least the next two years at least.