Do you claim tax deductions when you don’t have a receipt? Claiming with no receipt is becoming a bit risky, because the ATO is more strict now, but in some cases it is okay! Let’s dig into this and try to avoid ATO troubles. Tax deductions are the main way you can improve your tax […]
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PAYG Summary:
“I Didn’t Get a PAYG This Year”
A lot of people are saying they didn’t get a PAYG summary. They are wondering what to do. Let’s clear this up, quick. Do I need a PAYG to do my tax return? No, you don’t need a PAYG summary to do your taxes with a tax agent (like most people do, including at Etax). If […]
Etax Made Your Tax Return Even Easier for 2019
We listen very carefully to what you have to say about your tax return. When you send a suggestion, Etax gets to work on it. In response to feedback from customers, our team made big changes to your tax return at Etax. They completely re-designed the tax deductions and help sections and made the tax return easier overall. They also added […]
The Top 5 Forgotten Tax Deductions
Now is a great time to discuss tax deductions – especially those deductions often missed by taxpayers like you. We surveyed our senior accountants and asked them “what are the top 5 forgotten deductions on individual tax returns?” – that is, deductions people can claim, but often forget or don’t know about We’ve compiled the […]
5 Common Tax Return Mistakes
Mistakes on your tax return could lead you into a bunch of trouble and can even cause unpleasant ATO debts and payments. Every year, the ATO works harder to find “problems” in your tax return. You can avoid that trouble, and we’ll cover several important ways to do that, down below. The most common tax […]
Tax Cut 2019 – Will You Get a Bigger Tax Refund?
Tax cuts announced for 2019 mean a lot of Australians get a little boost to their tax refund this year. Like most things at the ATO, it’s complicated. However, the main point is this: You don’t need to do anything.
What is STP or Single Touch Payroll?
It may be worth dusting off last year’s PAYG summary. It is about to become a collector’s item. Single Touch Payroll is with us, and it’s changing the way your wage or salary is recorded. If your workplace has 20 or more staff, the boss should have started using Single Touch Payroll (STP) last July. […]
How To Get Your Tax Bonus Right Now
A new tax bonus announced in 2019 means millions of Australians get extra money in their tax refund this year. Will you get a tax bonus? How much money does it add to your tax refund? First of all, here’s some good news about the tax bonus:
Can I lodge a tax return with no Income Statement?
This year, as part of the new STP payroll system roll out, 9 million people didn’t receive a PAYG or Payment Summary at the end of the financial year. Instead, HR departments advised employees to get an Income Statement from the ATO. With less than 1/3 of us ever wanting to go anywhere near the […]
Tax Deductions for Medical Professionals
Medical professionals are responsible for delivering a range of vital services to the general public. They include GPs, pharmacists, orthodontists, psychiatrists and many more. Usually, there are many tax deductions for Medical professionals that can be claimed on their tax returns. Often, they outlay large amounts of their own money on work-related expenses, courses and […]
Your Personal Guide to Trainee and Apprentice Tax Deductions!
Whether you’re an apprentice or trainee carpenter, electrician, mechanic, plumber, bricklayer or painter (just to name a few), we have all the apprentice tax deductions covered for you in this guide! Starting out in a trade or traineeship involves long hours spent learning the ropes in your chosen field. It’s a common misconception that apprentices […]
Tax Deductions for Sales Professionals
Whether you’re a real-estate agent, car sales person or sales rep, working in sales can be a demanding job! There’s always another contract to close or client to follow up. With so many demands for your time, it’s not surprising that we often get questions about tax deductions for sales professionals. They’re unsure what they […]
Tax Deductions for Business Professionals & Office workers
Office worker and business professional tax deductions is a pretty broad topic. The term business professional covers a wide range of roles, including managers, designers, supervisors, IT staff, marketing team members and pretty much anyone else who works in an office! With so many emails to read, calls to make and deadlines to meet, it’s […]
Tax Deductions for Engineers and Science Workers: Do you know what can you claim?
Science and Engineering is a highly technical field, which is why we’ve simplified your tax return for you! Read our science and engineer tax deductions guide below to learn what you could claim. Science and Engineering encompasses a wide range of occupations, including the following: Engineer (civil, aeronautical, geotechnical, IT, sound etc.) Draftsperson Laboratory technician […]
Tax Deductions for Labourers
Manual labourers are the driving force behind a range of industries including construction, agriculture, road works and more. The hard work they put in contributes directly to Australia’s essential infrastructure. And, with all the long hours, it’s not surprising that many lose track of their expenses and or just aren’t sure what labourer tax deductions […]
