Aussie Taxman v Artists

Arts campaigners in Australia are celebrating a win over the taxman - eight years of lobbying have paid off. The Australian Taxation Office has formally recognised professional artists, meaning they can claim tax deductions for materials. The ruling, which could affect at least 80,000 professional artists, would have implications for insurance and benefits such as social security. But how and why did it take so long? For the full story - click the title Irish Art