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How To Claim Tax Deductions Without Receipts
What deductions can I claim without receipts? Claiming expenses without a receipt can be risky, because the ATO is watching for false claims. But in some cases it’s okay to claim tax deductions without receipts! Let’s dig into this to ensure you maximise your refund AND avoid ATO troubles. Tax deductions are the best way […]
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 […]
We’ve Made Your Tax Return Even Easier
Here at Etax, we know you have better things to do than your taxes, so we want to help you get them done FAST! We listened to your feedback – and we’ve given you just that – a way to do our tax return even faster! Use the ‘Any Other Questions’ section in our tax […]
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 […]
5 Common Tax Return Mistakes
These common tax return mistakes are easily detected by the ATO The ATO works hard to find mistakes on your tax return. With more money and staff granted to them every year, it’s getting easier for the ATO to catch every mistake. So, if you think you can get away with a few extra deductions […]
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.
What is STP or Single Touch Payroll?
What is Single Touch Payroll? Single Touch Payroll (STP) makes payroll reporting far easier for employers. Instead of juggling a raft of paperwork, your boss reports payroll details including super payments, to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) on or before each pay day. New payroll software now looks after that. Each time your pay is […]
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?
As part of the recent STP payroll system roll out, we no longer receive a PAYG or Payment Summary at the end of the financial year. Instead, HR departments advise employees to get an Income Statement from the ATO. With less than 1/3 of us ever wanting to go anywhere near the ATO’s confusing websites, […]
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 […]
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 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: If you work in any of those professions, our simple […]
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 […]
Tax Deductions for Farm Hands: How to maximise your next tax refund!
There are a lot of different tax deductions for farm hands available. Make sure you’re not leaving any money on the table this tax time! Farm hands are responsible for a range of manual labour tasks to keep farms in production all year round. These include operating and repairing machinery, ploughing, planting, maintaining and harvesting […]
