Education & Reference History Business & Economics
Blatant Artificial and Contrived Tax Schemes of the 70s and 80s by Trevor Boucher lifts the lid on the inventive loopholes Australians once exploited before the Tax Office cracked down. This 413-page first edition textbook blends economic history with true-crime flavour, walking readers through the boldest shelters, trusts and dodges that kept accountants busy and auditors busier.
Published by the Australian Tax Office in 2010, the book doubles as professional reference and eye-opening narrative for students, accountants or anyone curious about Australia’s fiscal past. Boucher’s clear explanations make complex law accessible, while real-case examples keep the story moving without drowning in jargon.
The paperback is in very good condition: crisp pages, no markings, just light scuffing on the closed edge from shelf life. It comes from a smoke-free home and is ready for immediate reading or coursework use.
Ideal for collectors of Australian taxation history, finance buffs, or educators after a classroom-ready copy, this scarce first edition offers both practical insight and a nostalgic look at the tax schemes that shaped modern compliance.
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