I’m a tradie. What tax deductions can I claim? People who work in a trade such as builders, plumbers and electricians to name a few, often pay for work-related expenses out of their own pockets. And when you’re working long hours or busy meeting deadlines, it doesn’t leave you much time or energy to think […]
2025 Tax Return
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Tax Time Procrastination: Are you putting off your tax return?
Procrastinating about taxes is a yearly problem for many Australians. That has a bunch of down-sides including, thoughts about “taxes” dancing in the back of our minds, for most of the year. Stressful! And really, unnecessary. With the tax deadline looming (31 October), the window for putting off your tax return is closing in. At […]
Your Tax File Number – Everything you need to know
What is a tax file number? A Tax File Number – sometimes shortened to TFN – is a unique ID number that you get from the government. It’s used for your tax return, benefit payments and superannuation services. You also need it to apply for an Australian Business Number and to complete a bank account […]
Death and Taxes – What You Need to Do
Any death in the family is a very difficult time for all involved. Apart from the emotional burden, there are also a range of administrative tasks that need to take place after a bereavement. This death and taxes article covers the main steps family members should take to ensure tax obligations are met. Death […]
Tax Brackets in Australia
What are the tax brackets in Australia? Tax brackets in Australia are set by the Federal Government and the Australian Tax Office (ATO). They determine the rate of tax that each Australian taxpayer pays based on their annual income. Each taxpayer falls into a tax bracket in Australia. The specific bracket depends on their taxable […]
Why Is My Tax Refund So Low?
And How Do I Avoid It Happening Again?
Approximately eight out of every ten Australians who lodge a tax return receive a tax refund. But for some of us, the refund that we get isn’t quite as big as we expect.
Etax Fees: How much does a tax return cost at Etax.com.au?
Here’s everything you need to know about the low Etax fees and why Etax.com.au is Australia’s favourite online tax agent. Why is there a tax agent fee to use the online tax return at Etax? Etax is a registered Australian tax agent that offers you: Etax is like visiting an old-fashioned tax accountant – but quicker […]
Get up to speed: Fitness industry tax deductions
Work expenses for fitness industry employees can really mount up over the year, but we’ve got the answer to trimming them back. It’s time to explore the world of fitness industry tax deductions for all you dedicated beings who tirelessly coax the rest of us into getting off our backsides and along to your boot-camps, […]
Do you receive the Government Aged Pension in Australia?
You may still need to lodge a tax return. Many Australians on the aged pension are unsure about their taxes and what their obligations are once they are no longer working? Common questions from pensioners include… In this post we’ll discuss the different circumstances where you may (or may not) need to lodge a tax […]
Tax Cuts 2019 – How do they affect your tax refund in 2020?
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.
Lost your job due to Covid-19? What now?
What do you do if you’ve lost your job? Just a few months ago very few people had ever heard of Coronavirus but now that virus has literally and completely changed the way we live. With so many businesses shut down or reducing hours, thousands of people now face unemployment, or are struggling to make […]
ATO Data Matching – What is it and will it affect me?
You may have heard that ATO data matching technology is now being used in Australia. The ATO launched the system to find missing income from individual tax returns. It’s a new, more sophisticated way to collect more tax from taxpayers who may, either accidentally or deliberately, understate their income. What is ATO Data Matching? ATO […]
Holiday Rental Tax Deductions: The Basics
Do you own a holiday rental property? You could be eligible for valuable holiday rental tax deductions. Holiday rental properties are a common type of investment property in Australia. Although the operating costs of a holiday rental property can be higher than other rentals, rents are higher too. So, when well managed and maintained, the […]
The Top 5 Forgotten Tax Deductions
Now is a great time to discuss tax deductions – especially the ones too many people miss out on 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 […]
Claiming Home Office Expenses
The ATO changed how you claim home office expenses moving forward Before we get into the details, don’t stress – at Etax we’ll help get it right for you. Some of the changes to work-from-home claims are complicated, but, Etax will automatically calculate which deduction method gives you the biggest refund, so you don’t have […]
