Investment flow into agribusiness schemes dries up

AUSTRALIA'S agribusiness managed investment schemes face an uncertain future after the sector crashed 77 per cent to $250 million in 2008-09 following the collapse of Timbercorp and Great Southern.

Stamp duty loophole could cost state $50m

THE state's fragile finances could take another hit of more than $50 million as companies line up to exploit a potential legal loophole on taxation.

Late returns net huge bill for child support

ONE person who put in 20 years' of tax returns in order to claim the $900 tax bonus payment has ended up with a bill for $18,000 in unpaid child support.