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Taxpayers Australia is a not-for-profit organisation committed to a fairer and more transparent taxation system for every Australian taxpayer. We are not affiliated with any political party or pressure group.

Our aim is to provide individuals, small and medium sized businesses and taxation practitioners with up-to-date, informative and understandable information about taxation – to ensure that we pay the right amount of tax, and not a cent more.

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Taxpayers Australia's vision is to be the premier source on all tax and super matters for all Australian taxpayers.
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All the tools that you need as an individual taxpayer to navigate the complexities of the Australian tax and superannuation system – presented in straightforward plain English with helpful tips and strategies. Pay the right amount of tax, and not a cent more. Your complete guide to tax and super, tailored for the special needs of small business, presented with easy-to-digest but tax-effective tips and strategies (and the traps to avoid) as well as your rights and obligations as an employer. All the information you will need to succeed, without the jargon. With a strong focus on the needs of tax practitioners, the long-established credentials and products of Taxpayers Australia have stood the test of time. As a tax practitioner, you can access everything from here (which links to our existing tax-technical website) as well as tax and super technical products and services.
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