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The social implications of salary packaging cards

Contributor, Wednesday, 2nd June 2021 - Not for profits with a charitable intention have tight operational budgets. However, thanks to salary packaging concessions, they can offer competitive remuneration to the private…

A fairer tax system?

Joe Zabar, Tuesday, 4th June 2019 - However you look at it, $158 billion in forgone revenue from the government’s ambitious tax cut program will impact the government’s capacity to meet the needs of Australians, writes…

‘In Australia’ – What Does It Mean and How Does It Affect You?

Contributor, Thursday, 27th September 2018 - The definition of “in Australia” could have a significant impact on whether a not for profit continues to qualify for DGR status, writes Mariana von Lucken from HLB Mann Judd Sydney.…

Opinion

A Dose of Reason, Perspective and Clarity

Mark Fowler, Friday, 3rd August 2018 - Mark Fowler, a partner at Prolegis Lawyers, makes the case against reform in the debate around charity advocacy. There has been a lot of recent interest in the Australian Charities…

Canadian Court Protects Charities’ Political Activity

Paul Carter, Monday, 23rd July 2018 - A Canadian court’s decision protecting the tax benefits and political activity of a particular charity could inform debate in Australia on charitable advocacy, politics and regulation.…

Opinion

The Budget – Beyond Economic Units

David Crosbie, Thursday, 10th May 2018 - The 2018 federal budget is about winning a contest and getting re-elected writes David Crosbie, CEO of the Community Council for Australia. When I listened to the prime minister and…

Calls for Evidence As UK Takes First Look at Charity Tax Reliefs in 20 Years

Wendy Williams, Monday, 19th March 2018 - The UK Charity Tax Commission has put out a public call for evidence on whether the tax treatment of charities needs to be reformed for the first time in two decades. According to the …

Advancement of Religion as Charitable Purpose In Question

Wendy Williams, Friday, 15th December 2017 - Whether the advancement of religion should be considered a charitable purpose is coming under scrutiny in Victoria. Victorian Upper House MP, Fiona Patten read a bill in the Victorian…

Governance for Deductible Gift Recipients

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th December 2017 - It is critical for the board of a not for profit endorsed as a DGR to understand their organisation’s DGR tax concession, writes Joelle Tabone from HLB Mann Judd Melbourne, who offers…

Charities Give Feedback on Govt Paper to Encourage Social Impact Investment

Rachel McFadden, Monday, 24th July 2017 - A round of “robust” discussions between charity leaders, philanthropists and government representatives were “a promising start” to pushing for reforms around the tax treatment…

New Paper Details Potential Reforms to DGR Status

Wendy Williams, Friday, 16th June 2017 - The not-for-profit sector is being called on to have its say over a new discussion paper exploring potential reforms to the Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) tax arrangements for charities.…

ATO Commits to Better NFP Engagement and Communication

Rod Walker, Tuesday, 13th September 2016 - Opinion: The Australian Tax Office is on a mission to better understand some of the unique challenges facing the Not for Profit workforce, including volunteers, and the issues around…

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