Leaving money to your kids? What you need to know about Australia’s ‘death tax’
Australia doesn’t have an official death tax, but there are still some taxes that come into play when people pass away.
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Australia doesn’t have an official death tax, but there are still some taxes that come into play when people pass away.
Former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham’s day at the horse races has ended in a potential loss of almost $180,000 after the MP was served with bankruptcy papers.
If you’re over 65 and have your money sitting in an ordinary superannuation account, there’s something you should check this weekend.
As the shine comes off property investing thanks to changes to negative gearing and tax breaks, market investments are looking more attractive.
Binance says a security breach had resulted in an estimated $8.9 billion impact. Analysts said it could amount to the biggest crypto heist ever.
The billionaire’s regenerative farm and hospitality venture in the Southern Highlands is facing questions from council over its development approval.
A potentially historic drop for Alphabet’s stock is dragging the US market lower after the company behind Google and YouTube reported weaker growth than analysts expected.
Trips in a Waymo tend to cost more than Uber rides and are likely to put drivers out of jobs. So, what are the benefits, and do we want these cars on our roads?
The oil market sees the future of the war in the Middle East as binary. Either Iran or the US reach a deal or they head into a worsening conflict. There is, however, a third path - and it’s not pretty.
Our most successful retailers can attest that the cost-of-living crisis is getting worse by the day – even before further rate rises hit consumers.
The US central bank has left interest rates on hold, but inflation data due later this week is expected to show another increase in prices that will force it to raise them at its future meetings.
The prime minister has seized on Coalition dissent after this masthead revealed one Liberal warned the Nationals’ position on the EU free trade deal was “nutty”.