With all the social distancing and lock-down measures in place, how do you keep your mind occupied and engaged? For some people, being at home is bliss. For others, it’s hard to stay focused on anything. But time at home can be a valuable chance to reflect, connect and plan for the future. There are […]
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Did COVID-19 turn you into work at home parents and teachers?
Temporary work at home parents-come-teachers. A few tips for navigating this new landscape. As 2020 dawned, no one in their wildest dreams expected the unprecedented global shift that COVID-19 has brought about. With many of us still trying to grapple with having our lives literally locked down, a significant number of us took our jobs […]
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 […]
How to apply for Jobseeker Payments (or other coronavirus stimulus payments)
Loosing your job is a stressful enough event on it’s own, take into account the global COVID-19 pandemic and the last thing you will want to have to deal with is the process of applying for a jobseeker payment at Centrelink. It is not easy to navigate the myGov or the Centrelink website. To make […]
Coronavirus Stimulus Information for Small Businesses: Everything small businesses need to know
The devastating coronavirus pandemic has hit small businesses hard. As a result, a number of sole traders are without work and many small businesses closed their doors and let go staff. Consequently, the Australian Government recently issued two rounds of stimulus packages to help business owners. The first stimulus package on 12 March included a […]
Coronavirus Stimulus for Individuals: Here’s everything you need to know.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic many Australians are currently facing severe financial hardship due to loss of employment or income. Therefore, the Australian Government has responded with two rounds of coronavirus stimulus for individuals. The first announcement on 12 March included a $17.6 billion stimulus package for individuals and businesses. The second announcement, […]
Work From Home Tax Deductions – How to Get it Right
Covid-19 means so many people made the switch to work from home. Many of our own staff included! In fact as I write this, I’m in my new make-shift home office. Here’s the good news: Work from home tax deductions could mean a bigger tax refund this year! If work from home is your “new […]
Working from home? How to stay productive – and happy!
Working from home during the uncertainty around COVID-19 may not be as easy as you might think Modern tech and cloud-based software simplified the recent need for more workplaces to adopt a temporary work at home policy, due to COVID 19. But you need more than just the right tech and internet speed to remain […]
What are franked dividends and how do franking credits work?
One out of every three Australians owns directly held shares. It’s really quite common, and many of them receive dividends on those shares. But when it comes to how dividends are taxed, it can suddenly seem very confusing. Let’s explore what franking credits and fully franked dividends are all about Think back to the 2019 […]
Worried about job security? Up-skill to protect yourself!
Workplace change is nothing new. Plenty of jobs that used to be common just don’t exist anymore. When was the last time you saw a milkman doing the rounds? (Or, have you ever seen a milkman?) The flipside is that change creates new opportunities – including interesting new jobs. Less than a generation ago, no […]
Three money saving tips to re-ignite your savings
Not feeling the love for your savings account? Try these simple steps to reignite your savings strategy. The trouble is, traditional budgeting can be light on the fun factor. That leaves plenty of us in the dark about where our money goes. In fact, close to nine out of ten Australians are clueless about their […]
How to claim personal super contributions on your tax return
How good does this sound? Add to your super and score tax savings today while building your nest egg for the future. We explain how to claim personal super contributions on your tax return. Most Australians know that super is money for retirement. What’s less well known is that you don’t solely have to rely […]
Property investors: Is your investment property tax smart?
With the ATO cracking down on investment property expense claims, making sure you’re ‘tax smart’ and in control of your finances is more important than ever. How do you keep your investment property expenses, taxes and finances in order? And how do you keep the ATO out of your hair? It all starts with good […]
Unpaid Internships: The Experience Problem
If you’re studying or looking to change careers, you’ve probably encountered the ‘experience paradox’. Most job ads prefer that you have previous experience in the industry, but you can’t get that experience without a job in the first place. Enter: unpaid internships. They can give you the experience you need to flesh out your resume […]
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 marriage, 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 changes […]
