A ‘no-returns tax system’ for Australia: Some inconvenient facts

Sinclair Davidson

Agenda - A Journal of Policy Analysis and Reform, 2009, vol. 16, issue 4, 67-82

Abstract: It has been proposed that Australia adopt a ‘no-returns’ income tax system. One consequence of such a reform would be the standardisation, or even elimination, of work-related expense deductions. Using ATO data it is shown that in introducing a no-returns tax system and eliminating work-related expense deductions, the average Australian (making a claim) would save $268 on accountant fees but forgo $1860. In addition eliminating itemised work-related expense deductions would have a regressive impact.

Date: 2009
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