Taxation

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"When washing is a dirty word" by Peter Bobbin
Always be wary when the Tax Office uses a word whose meaning you need to look up. A falling sharemarket hs prompted the re-emergence of the wash sale as a tax-saving strategy. Peter Bobbin writes, but unfortunately many of its absurdities and complexities are still in place. Originally published in Asset Magazine May 2008.

"The first casualty" by Peter Bobbin
Misuses and abuses of authority give great cause for concern as they continue to erode respect for the Australian tax system. Peter Bobbin reviews recent examples from the Australian Tax Office. Originally published in Asset Magazine, October 2007.

"Keep it simple" by Peter Bobbin
The changes to superannuation are complex, unfair and rushed. More time is needed for people to make decisions about their long-term commitments, according to Peter Bobbin. The so-called "simpler super" is not an opportunity, but a limitation that never existed before. Originally published in Asset Magazine, June 2007.

"Alienation by no means personal" by Peter Bobbin
In this article Peter Bobbin identifies the recent cases dealing with taxation alienation of personal services income issues, but more importantly he provides an insight into the ATO's current 'test case program,' and its implications for the financial services industry and beyond. This article originally appeared in the July 2004 issue of Asset magazine.