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 […]
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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.
The Medicare Levy
What is the Medicare Levy? Have you ever looked at your Notice of Assessment (NOA) or tax refund estimate and seen a line for the Medicare Levy? Not sure what it is? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and this article has got you covered. For most Australians, healthcare is essentially free. If you get sick, […]
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, […]
The $1000 Instant Tax Deduction: What It Means for You
A new $1000 Instant Tax Deduction is coming next year. Here’s the short version: In the lead-up to the April 2025 federal election, the Government announced a “$1000 instant tax deduction”. They label this as “Tax reform for easier, faster, better tax returns”. They claim it will provide cost-of-living relief and make it easier and […]
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 […]
Tax Cuts Announced for 2020-21
Federal Government brings forward tax cuts for the 2020-21 financial year To stimulate a struggling Australian economy, the Australian Federal Government has brought forward Stage 2 of their planned tax cuts and back dated them to 01 July 2020. The cuts originally penned to come into effect July 2022, will now take place in the […]
Ironing Out Laundry Expenses for Uniforms
Do you wear a uniform to work? If it falls into any of the categories we discussed in our uniform expenses post, you can also make a claim for the cost of laundering those uniforms. The way you calculate your laundry expenses will depend on your how you clean your uniform. We’ve created the following […]
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 […]
Private Health Rebate: How does it impact my Private Health Insurance?
The private health rebate is a percentage of the total premium amount which can be applied as a reduction to your health insurance premiums or it can be applied as a refundable tax offset come tax time. What impacts my private health rebate? Your rebate is calculated based on your living status, age and income […]
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 […]
