Kathrin Bain

Is it time to axe the tax return?

18 Jul 2019

It should be possible to not have to file a tax return, says UNSW Business School lecturer Kathrin Bain.

Joyce’s alleged tax saving through use of a trust is unlikely to be effective

29 May 2018

There isn't much room for Barnaby Joyce to sidestep tax on payment for a TV interview, say UNSW Business School experts.

BusinessThink analysis of the 2018 budget

10 May 2018

A panel of UNSW Business School experts have assessed the 2018 federal budget - the major items and the details. The roundtable discussion was streamed live, and is available for viewing now.

Debate over GST on imports heats up

07 May 2018

Australian consumers could be affected if the 2018 federal budget imposes GST on small foreign imports.

Imposing GST on low-value imports doesn’t level the playing field

21 Apr 2017

The government's move to include low-value online bought goods in the GST doesn't treat overseas and local sellers in the same way, writes Kathrin Bain.

GST and ride-sharing: why the ATO believes Uber must pay

25 May 2015

Making ride-sharing drivers register for GST is simply ensuring that "shared economy" services are treated no differently, writes Katherin Bain.

Broader base, not a higher rate the answer for GST reform

08 Apr 2015

Fresh fruit and vegetables are currently exempt from GST for equity reasons, but it’s time for a rethink, write Dale Boccabella and Kathrin Bain.