Money Matters

New CGT and negative gearing changes just became law. Who is affected and from when

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +1000

The 50 per cent capital gains tax discount is ending from 2027 after Australia's new tax law passed both houses. And if you own an investment property or are planning to buy one, the changes to CGT and negative gearing directly affect you. In this episode of Money Matters, SBS Hindi's Swati Sharma sits with tax expert Nitin Saby, known as the 'tax surgeon', to break down what has finally become law after months of proposals and who is affected.

Minimum wage, parental leave, payday super: What 1 July changes mean for your wallet

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +1000

With the beginning of a new financial year on 1 July, a wave of changes come into affect. In this episode of Money Matters, host Swati Sharma sits with 'tax surgeon' Nitin Saby to break down what's changing and what it means for you - from minimum wage rise and the income tax cut to payday super, expanded paid parental leave, and the new super and Medicare Levy Surcharge thresholds. Listen now via the play button on the image.

Sending money home or receiving an inheritance? Here's what the ATO wants to know

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +1000

If you've ever sent money to family back home or received a large amount from overseas, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) would want to know about it. Most transfers are legal and untaxed, but the rules around what to declare, what to keep records of, and the AUSTRAC and ATO rules most people don't realise apply to them. In the final episode of Money Matters, Swati Sharma of SBS Hindi sits with registered tax agent Puneet Singh ahead of the EOFY to walk through the rules on sending and receiving money or inheritance from overseas.

In the final episode of Money Matters, host Swati Sharma sits with a registered tax agent to walk through the rules on sending and receiving money or inheritance from overseas.

Is ChatGPT safe for your tax return? Expert warns of risks, and EOFY tax scams

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +1000

Tax scams in Australia have got more sophisticated, and so has the misinformation around tax time. Fake ATO calls. WhatsApp messages promising big refunds. Unregistered tax agents charging for advice they can't legally give. And now AI tools confidently giving the wrong answer to Australian tax questions. In this episode of Money Matters, host Swati Sharma sits with registered tax agent Puneet Singh to walk through the scams to watch out for, how to verify a real tax agent, and whether you can actually trust AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude with your tax return.

In this episode of Money Matters, host Swati Sharma sits with a registered tax agent to walk through the scams to watch out for, and whether you can actually trust AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude with your tax return.

‘Cash job, no tax’: The side hustle myths that could cost you thousands

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +1000

Driving Uber on the weekend. Tutoring a few kids after school. Cooking and selling tiffins out of your kitchen. Picking up the odd cash shift in a restaurant. If you're earning on the side in Australia, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) almost certainly knows about it, and the rules around what you need to declare can catch people out. In this episode of Money Matters, SBS Hindi host Swati Sharma sits down with registered tax agent Puneet Singh to walk through side hustle and cash job tax obligations and implications, ahead of EOFY.

In this episode of Money Matters, host Swati Sharma sits with a registered tax agent to walk through side hustle and cash job tax obligations and implications, ahead of EOFY.

Phone, internet, uniform: Tax deductions you can actually claim

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:19:00 +1000

Most Australians leave money on the table at tax time without realising it. Your phone bill, your internet, your work uniform, the cost of travel between jobs: these are all tax deductions you can actually claim, but only if you know how. In this episode of Money Matters, SBS Hindi host Swati Sharma sits down with registered tax agent Puneet Singh to walk through the deductions you might be missing, the records the ATO wants to see, and the claims that get rejected. In Hindi, ahead of EOFY.

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Can you get a full refund on your first tax return? Australian tax basics explained

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:50:00 +1000

In Australia, filing a tax return isn't the same for everyone, and most international students, new migrants, and recent arrivals have questions they haven't had a chance to ask out loud. In this episode of Money Matters, SBS Hindi host Swati Sharma sits with registered tax agent Puneet Singh to break down the basics of Australia's tax system, in Hindi, for international students, new migrants, and Indian-Australians still figuring out how it all works.

In this episode of Money Matters, host Swati Sharma sits with a registered tax agent to break down the basics of Australia's tax system, for international students, new migrants, and Indian-Australians still figuring out how it all works.