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 […]
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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 […]
How to claim tax deductible donations
When you give money to a 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 work toward important goals like helping the […]
Claiming Tax Deductions Without Receipts
Do you claim tax deductions when you don’t have a receipt? Claiming with no receipt is becoming a bit risky, because the ATO is more strict now, but in some cases it is okay! Let’s dig into this and try to avoid ATO troubles. Tax deductions are the main way you can improve your tax […]
Etax Made Your Tax Return Even Easier for 2019
We listen very carefully to what you have to say about your tax return. When you send a suggestion, Etax gets to work on it. In response to feedback from customers, our team made big changes to your tax return at Etax. They completely re-designed the tax deductions and help sections and made the tax return easier overall. They also added […]
The Top 5 Forgotten Tax Deductions
Now is a great time to discuss tax deductions – especially those deductions often missed by taxpayers like you. 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
Mistakes on your tax return could lead you into a bunch of trouble and can even cause unpleasant ATO debts and payments. Every year, the ATO works harder to find “problems” in your tax return. You can avoid that trouble, and we’ll cover several important ways to do that, down below. The most common tax […]
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: Engineer (civil, aeronautical, geotechnical, IT, sound etc.) Draftsperson Laboratory technician […]
Child Care Workers Tax Deductions – Your Personalised Tax Guide!
Do you spend your days caring for or supervising our future generations? Whether you’re a child care worker, child care assistant, nanny, kindergarten assistant or pre-school aide, you’re entitled to some attractive tax deductions that you may have been unaware of until now. Use our child care workers tax deductions guide below to make sure […]
Tax Deductions for Factory and Warehouse Workers
Factory or warehouse workers, including most operators, packers, store persons and process workers almost always have to pay for some work related items out of their own pockets. But in between the long hours, hard physical work and ever-increasing targets it’s amazing how many factory workers are leaving valuable tax deductions on the table (or […]
Airtasker tax guide: FAQs on taxes for 2019
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 […]
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. […]
