Do you spend your days caring for or supervising our future generations? Whether you’re a childcare worker, childcare assistant, nanny, kindergarten assistant or pre-school aide, you’re entitled to some attractive tax deductions that you may be unaware of, until now. Use our early childhood educator and childcare worker tax deductions guide below to make sure […]
2026 Tax Return
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The Most Surprising Tax Deductions You Could Claim On Your Tax Return
Tax deductions lower the amount of tax you pay by reducing your assessable income. There are plenty of rules about what you can and can’t claim and much of this depends on your profession. Simply, the claim has to be relevant to your job and it can’t be a private or domestic expense. This means […]
Save Receipts and Deductions to Fast-Track Your Next Tax Return
The best way to tackle next year’s tax deductions is to save ALL your tax receipts – but that’s not always easy. Did you get to tax time this year and wonder where your other expenses have gone? It’s SO annoying when you realise you can’t claim back the hard-earned cash you spent on work-related […]
A Simple Guide To Tax Deductions in Australia
A tax deduction is something you paid for, out of your own pocket, that can be listed on your tax return. Deductions can help reduce your taxable income, which boosts your tax refund at tax time.
Getting Married and Taxes: What you need to know for your next tax return
Marriage is an exciting and joyful time, but when it comes tax and your spouse, it’s also a source of confusion amongst taxpayers in Australia. At Etax, prospective newlyweds often ask us about the tax implications of getting married. Often, they want to know whether a joint tax return is needed when their relationship status […]
How to Claim Personal Super Contributions Tax
Invest in your future by adding money to your superannuation AND score some savings at tax time. Sounds great, right? Let’s cover how to claim your personal super contribution tax on your next return. Most Australians know that super is money for retirement. What’s less well known is: What is Super Contributions Tax? A personal […]
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 […]
How to claim tax deductible donations
When you give money to a charity, your gift is often a tax deductible donation Like many Australians, you might have a charity or cause that’s close to your heart. Tax deductible donations are a great way to give your tax refund a boost, while contributing to a worthy cause you care about. It really […]
Capital gains tax: Does it apply to you?
What is capital gains tax? Capital gains tax (CGT) is the tax you pay on profits you make from the sale of a capital asset such as real estate or shares. A capital gain is when you sell a capital asset for more than you originally paid for it. You are required to pay tax on […]
Top 3 Missed Tax Deductions
A great way to increase your annual tax refund is to claim tax deductions. People often ask us what tax deductions people often miss out on, so here is a quick list that might help boost your tax refund this year. Avoid these 3 commonly missed tax deductions… 1. Claim Union and Registration Fees Do […]
The Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO) is Over – What Does it Mean for You?
We all enjoy an extra boost in our tax refund. Most recently, the low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) has helped boost refunds for millions of Aussie workers. The government introduced LMITO in the 2018-19 tax year and increased in value in 2021-22 with an additional “cost of living tax offset”. Unfortunately, the end […]
How long does a tax return take? Your guide to getting your tax refund with Etax
OK, so your tax return is finished and has been lodged by Etax to the ATO. Now you’re wondering how long it will take until you receive your hard-earned tax refund, right? We know waiting for your tax refund is frustrating, and chances are it’s already on its way. However, it’s important to bear in […]
Rental Property Tax Deductions – made easy!
Rental property tax deductions can be confusing so we thought we would expel a few myths and clarify a few essentials when it comes to claiming your property expenses. Often, a rental property is expensive to maintain, especially if you have gaps between tenants. However, provided you purchased a solid property in a good or progressive suburb, it generally […]
PAYG Payment Summary: “I Didn’t Get a PAYG This Year”
A lot of people are saying they didn’t get a PAYG summary/group certificate and are wondering what to do about it. Let’s clear this up… Do I need a PAYG to do my tax return? No, you don’t need a PAYG summary/group certificate if, like most Australians, you do your tax return with a tax agent […]
Etax Live Chat: Quick, online tax help at your fingertips
Get fast tax help today with Etax Live Chat! Did you know you get online tax help from an accountant while doing your tax return at Etax? It’s true. Our popular Live Chat service is staffed by qualified – and super friendly – accountants. These awesome tax whizzes are ready to help answer questions to […]
