'Bottom of the harbour' schemes were a form of tax avoidance used in Australia in the 1970s. The 'harbour' referred to was Sydney Harbour, which was near the financial district. Participation in the schemes was made a criminal offence in 1980.
QLD Senior Curriculum
Tax, Super + You is aligned with the curriculum.
Queensland senior curriculum links can be explored using the resources below.
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Fact 6
Withholding declaration
A document that helps an employee notify their employer of a change in their PAYG withholding, for example, an entitlement to a tax offset. A withholding declaration authorises the employer to reduce or increase the amount of tax withheld from payments.
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