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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 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 […]
Childcare Worker Tax Deductions – Your Personalised Tax Guide!
Do you spend your days caring for or supervising our future generations? Whether you’re a childcare worker, childcare assistant, nanny, kindergarten assistant or pre-school aide, you’re entitled to some attractive tax deductions that you may be unaware of, until now. Use our early childhood educator and childcare worker 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: Tax FAQs for your Airtasker work
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 Laptop, Handbag or Briefcase as a Tax Deduction?
Yes, you can claim often claim your handbag for work as a tax deduction, as well as your other work bags. 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 […]
New to Australia? Here’s your quick guide to tax in Australia
Moving to Australia is pretty awesome, I know first hand because I did it myself some years ago. But once I’d explored some of the cool stuff and sipped a couple of beers with my toes in the sand, it was time to get back to work. And work meant getting my head around Australian […]
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
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 to help us all pay less tax. So read on it could help you save big $$$ this year Part 1: ‘How to Pay Less tax’. […]
Part 2 – Easy Ways To Reduce Tax: More Tax Deduction Tips
Here’s part 2 of our best ways to reduce your tax series: 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 […]
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 ongoing crack down on work-related tax deduction claims means that good record keeping is more important than ever. Get in the habit of keeping records organised during the year and at tax time completing your return is SO much easier […]
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 about rental income tax
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 the rising costs of living expenses and fill up space that’s otherwise unused. If you lease out part of your home, you’ll receive rent. This is […]
