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There are some key dos and do nots when it comes to taking care of a pet in your will, says a UNSW expert in inheritance law.

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More Australians are now taking on a second job to relieve cost of living pressures. But is the extra money worth the amount of time (and tax) it takes up? UNSW Business School experts explain.  

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UNSW has academic experts available to comment on the federal government budget announcement.

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Adjusting tax brackets in line with inflation would ensure voters who wanted more government spending would also have to vote for more tax.

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The average Australian household is wealthier yet more indebted than the average German household, partly due to tax and retirement income policies.

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Professional tax advice is needed to improve the mental health outcomes for small businesses in financial distress, says a UNSW Business School expert.

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Australia has always been unwilling to consider changes to the Goods and Services Tax, but now, in the middle of a pandemic, we could celebrate the GST’s 20th birthday with changes – or even a GST holiday.

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Claiming for working for home is fraught. It's safest to claim the running expenses the tax office allows. 'Occupancy expenses' are harder to justify and could cost you your capital gains tax discount.

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A UNSW tax expert explains how small businesses can make the most of their tax return if they’ve worked from home during the pandemic.

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Sole traders helped by UNSW Tax Clinic who were behind on their quarterly Business Activity Statements were on average seven years behind.

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