tax statistics

[damian]

Taxation statistics 2008-09: 100 people (http://www.ato.gov.au/content/00274214.htm?headline=100people&segment=home)

I acknowledge this may be of limited interest to others. I have a rather uncontrolled passion for data and get a tad excited over stuff like this. The reason I mention this page specifically is the data is presented in an easily understood form. Top marks to the ATO for that.

I know I'm a sick sick man, but I do enjoy trolling through government web sites looking for tasty tidbits...the Bureau of Stats is too much fun...

[jimbur]

Some nice headlines in there Damian.
25% of businesses run under a person's own name running at a loss.
Tax agents have just about got the whole business sewn up.
Pity we can't factor in GST.
Cheers,
Jim

[damian]

25% pay no tax. I suppose a lot of those are kids working part time/studying full time ?

[jimbur]

25% pay no tax. I suppose a lot of those are kids working part time/studying full time ?
Probably but still have to pay GST.
As you say the figures are fascinating. Imagine the misogynist headlines - women paying less tax than men!
Or NSW paying the upkeep of the rest of the country.
Or seniors can't survive without extra income.
Cheers,
Jim

[Master Splinter]

...the Bureau of Stats is too much fun...

Pervert!

[jimbur]

Pervert!
I've seen two accountants laughing at a spreadsheet as if it were the best thing since Ginger Meggs.
cheers,
Jim