Stage 3 Tax Cuts in a snapshot Stage 3 tax cuts were adjusted from 1 July 2024, aiming to give a bit of a tax break to lower and middle income earners, compared to earlier tax changes that favoured workers already enjoying large salaries. Compared to the original tax cuts, the new changes help low […]
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4 Ways To Get Your Tax Refund Faster
Waiting for your tax refund is agony, especially when you’ve got plans for the money. Here’s why some Australians get their refunds in as little as seven days while others wait months. How do you get a tax refund faster? So, here’s something most people don’t know: the ATO doesn’t process returns in the order […]
myGov vs Etax vs tax agent: which is best for your Australian tax return?
“What’s the best way to do my tax return?” Choosing between myGov, Etax, and a traditional tax agent comes down to how much support you want, how complex your situation is, and how large a refund you’re after. This guide compares all three so you can decide with confidence which option is best for you. […]
How to boost your refund (and get your best tax return yet)
Many Australians lose hundreds of dollars each year – simply because they forget about work-related deductions and the receipts they can claim. Do you compare your tax refund to your friends and family and wonder, “How can I get a better refund”? There are many ways Australians can improve their tax refund. Every year, Australians […]
Claiming Work From Home Tax Deductions
If you’re an employee who works from home, you’re probably using things like your phone, internet, and electricity. These are considered work from home tax deductions that you could potentially claim on your tax return.
Work related car expenses: how to claim cents per km or the logbook method
The ATO has rules for how to calculate car deductions. Find out how new car deduction rules may affect you (and your tax refund).
Simple Ways to Improve Your Tax Refund
Here’s the most common question people ask us every year: “How can I get a bigger refund and pay less tax?” Getting a bigger tax refund isn’t about finding loopholes. With a little organisation and the right help, it’s about knowing what you’re already entitled to claim. These four simple tips will help you make […]
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.
A Simple Guide to Understanding Depreciation
Depreciation allows Australian taxpayers to claim tax deductions for income-producing assets over $300 by spreading the cost over the asset’s effective life. Learn how depreciation works, which method to use, and how to claim it on your tax return Everything you need to know about claiming depreciation Let’s take a more detailed look at depreciation, […]
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.
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 […]
What is negative gearing? How it works and whether it’s right for you
Negative gearing happens when an investment property costs more to own and run than it earns in rent. As the investor, you cover the gap between what the property costs and what it earns. The shortfall isn’t always easy to cover, but the tax benefits make negative gearing an attractive strategy for many Australian investors. […]
Etax Property Investment Tax Hub
Find out which property investment expenses can claim as tax deductions. Learn about depreciation, negative gearing, Capital Gains Tax and more.
The Etax Investment Property Tax Hub has everything you need to know about owning, renting and selling an investment property.
Tax deductions for IT professionals – what you can claim
There’s no denying it, IT professionals are the unseen frontline heroes of a business. Whether you’re a developer, a support guru or a security ninja, it’s never an easy job to keep services and people working, 24/7. What is surprising is the number of available tax deductions for IT professionals. So, let’s get our IT […]
Paying GST at Settlement: What you need to know
What is GST Withholding If you buy a new residential property, or land with the intention to build a residential property and you make this purchase from a GST registered business, you need to withhold an amount for GST to pay directly to the ATO on settlement. When does the GST Residential Withholding payment apply […]
