A simple guide to getting your Airtasker taxes right Airtasker has changed the way many people earn an income. Whether you’re already doing tasks or you’re ready to get started, there are some important tax implications you need to know. The big message here is, don’t be duped into thinking you can squirrel away that […]
Tax Deductions
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Can You Still Claim your Handbag or Briefcase as a Tax Deduction?
The short answer is yes you can claim your handbag as a tax deduction. But don’t go shopping just yet! There are some important things to keep in mind. The basic rule for claiming a handbag or briefcase as a tax deduction is that it must be directly connected with producing your income. So what […]
New to Australia? Here’s your quick guide to tax in Australia
If you’re new to Australia, it won’t be long before you need to know your obligations regarding tax in Australia. Once you’ve been awestruck by the landscape, the animals, the colourful language and the completely different meaning for ‘thong’ than you’re used to, it’s usually time to think about recuperating some money and start work! […]
Tax Deductions for Cleaners: Will you clean up at tax time?
Cleaners and cleaning staff can often claim a lot of tax deductions If you’re in the cleaning business and you’re not making the most of these tax deductions for cleaners, then you might lose out on a heap of cash every year. Whatever type of cleaner you are, we understand your job can be tough! […]
Part 1 – 10 Easy Ways to Pay Less Tax in 2019
We asked our top tax accountants for the easiest ways to pay less tax to the ATO and keep more money in your wallet. They had a LOT of answers. So we narrowed it down to their top 10. Here’s part one of ‘How to Pay Less tax’. It could help you save big $$$ in 2019. […]
Part 2 – Easy Ways To Reduce Tax: More Tax Deduction Tips
Here’s part two on the best ways to reduce your taxes! If you’d like to see the first half of the list, click here for part 1. Let’s look at more ideas about how to increase your tax refund this year. 6. Manage the timing of your tax deductible expenses If you know in advance that you’ll […]
The key to a better tax refund: Easy record keeping
These simple record keeping tricks can put extra money into your tax refund The ATO’s current crackdown on tax deductions means that good record keeping is more important than ever. The ATO has thousands of staff and their job is to collect taxes and catch people who can’t prove their deduction claims. They are getting […]
Deliveroo tax help: A tax guide for Deliveroo rider-partners
Here’s everything you need to know about the tax implications of being a Deliveroo rider-partner. Deliveroo is a food delivery service where you can choose high-quality takeaway options from Australian restaurants. Your food is then delivered by ‘Deliveroo rider-partners’ straight to your home or office. If you’re currently a Deliveroo rider-partner, read our handy Deliveroo […]
Live-in landlord Tax Deductions: What you should know…
Live-in landlords are common these days, as more and more people choose to lease out rooms in a house they own and live in. It can help pay the mortgage, cover running expenses and fill up space that’s otherwise unused. If you lease out part of your home, you’ll receive rent. This is usually treated as “assessable […]
Ironing Out Laundry Expenses:
How To Claim Work Uniform Laundry Costs
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 on your tax return for the cost of laundering those uniforms. The way you calculate your laundry expenses will depend on your means of cleaning. We’ve created […]
Tax deductions for office admin staff – How to boost your tax refund
This one is for all the office administrators out there; the unsung heroes of EVERY business. Admins make things happen. You are the organisers, arrangers, schedulers and geniuses who bring order and process together to make everything happen how it should. Suffice it to say, without you, the office melts into chaos. (You’ve seen your […]
Save receipts and deductions to fast track your 2019 tax return
One of the best ways to fast track your next tax refund is simple record keeping. To make things easy for 2019, now you can save your documents and receipts on the go, right into your Etax account! As part of the online tax return upgrades, you can now securely attach all your tax records […]
Hospitality tax deductions – now it’s our turn to look after you!
Who knew you could claim the sunscreen you slathered on during those open air functions last summer? Or the advanced barista course that made you the best coffee artist on the strip? We did – and that’s not all! Hospitality tax deductions put a big chunk of your hard earned cash back in your wallet […]
How to claim tax deductible donations
When you give money to an official charity, your gift can be a tax deductible donation Tax deductible donations are a great way to give your tax refund a boost while contributing to a worthy cause. Charities rely on the generosity of people’s donations to support them, so they can achieve goals like helping the […]
Work at home mum – the ultimate balancing act
So, how do you build your business when you’re a work at home mum and your adorable darlings are doing their utmost to distract you with death defying leaps and tantrums that could literally wake the dead? It’s true that you were never under the illusion that you would enjoy uninterrupted hours at your laptop […]
