It seems that research conducted by left wing think tank for a recent paper on share schemes was less than rigorous. Adam Schwab investigates.
Employee share schemes
Share scheme backflip a handout to the rich
Crikey / Adam Schwab / Thursday, 28 May 2009
The Federal Government is currently receiving advice from powerful special interest groups on how best to amend the taxation rules in their favour, writes Adam Schwab.
Share scheme backdown a victory for common sense
Crikey / Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Contrary to Crikey’s contentions, the original announcement was flawed and destined to fail: it was manifestly unfair and didn’t target actual concerns, writes Andrew Carter.
Rudd’s employee share scheme continues to be attacked
Crikey / Adam Schwab / Friday, 22 May 2009
The Federal Government’s planned changes to employee share schemes continue to be attacked by business leaders, lobby groups and unions.
Employee share schemes: A costly furphy
Crikey / Friday, 9 January 2009
Calls by special interests for tax relief on employee share schemes is of dubious benefit, both to taxpayers in general, and their direct recipients, writes Adam Schwab.
