The federal government is reportedly considering extending the $20,000 instant asset write-off scheme for small businesses that was introduc…

The federal government is reportedly considering extending the $20,000 instant asset write-off scheme for small businesses that was introduc…
By John Freebairn, University of Melbourne
Suppose the government had about A$10 billion a year to fund lower income tax. It could reduce…
A senior member of the federal government has talked up the possibility of company tax cuts being included in the upcoming budget as Prime M…
Small Business Minister Bruce Billson is working quickly to make the government’s $5.5 billion small business package a reality for SMEs, …
The Australian Greens will support the small business package that forms the heart of the federal government’s budget but the party’s sm…
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has promised a “dull and routine” budget this year but all indicators suggest his government’s second budge…
Just one day after news reports suggested the federal government’s slated 1.5% cut to the company tax rate would apply to the first $5 mil…
Reports of: 1.5% tax cut only for small business for first $5 million in profit; Tax cut will only apply to incorporated businesses; and Ac…
Innovative SMEs will be among the big winners in next month’s federal budget, according to Treasurer Joe Hockey. After returning from a gl…
The Australian Greens will support Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s proposed small business tax cut if the Coalition also reinstates two small…
Business groups have warned the Prime Minister that next month’s budget needs to address the budget deficit and is critical for business c…
Tax relief for small businesses will be funded from the cash previously set aside for the federal government’s now-dumped paid parental le…