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New figures put it beyond doubt. When it comes to company tax, we are a high-tax country, in part because it works well for us

  • Written by Miranda Stewart, Professor, University of Melbourne
New figures put it beyond doubt. When it comes to company tax, we are a high-tax country, in part because it works well for usThe latest figures put Australia near the top when it comes to company tax collections, even though our total tax take isn't particularly high.OECD

In international tax circles, as in other areas, we often talk about American exceptionalism.

But these days, it is becoming increasingly clear that Australia is exceptional in taxation, among members...

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