Tax deductions for chefs and cooks really boost your tax refund – but do you know what you can claim on your tax return? Most of us have a love affair with food, so the fabulous people who create the dishes in our favourite cafes and restaurants become our absolute heroes. So what can we […]
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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 […]
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. 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 boss stare blankly at […]
Truck driver tax deductions – What you can and can’t claim
Put your taxes into a higher gear: Claim ALL the truck driver tax deductions you’re entitled to! Spending so much time away from home becomes expensive for truck drivers. Thankfully many of those expenses can be claimed as truck driver tax deductions on your annual tax return. As you would expect, maintenance and repairs of your vehicle as well as running costs […]
What can teachers claim on tax?
What tax deductions can teachers claim on tax? Like many professionals, teachers often pay for work-related expenses out of their own pockets. In most cases, these expenses turn into valuable tax deductions for teachers come tax time. For a teacher, tax deductions can significantly improve your tax refund – if you know what you’re doing. […]
Tax Deductions for Tradies – Give your refund a boost! (with Infographic)
I’m a tradie. What tax deductions can I claim? People who work in a trade such as builders, plumbers and electricians to name a few, often pay for work-related expenses out of their own pockets. And when you’re working long hours or busy meeting deadlines, it doesn’t leave you much time or energy to think […]
Pilot and Cabin Crew Tax Deductions
We explore tax deductions for cabin crew and pilots. What if there wasn’t a welcoming cabin crew with huge smiles when we board an airplane? Where would we all be without that extra pillow, hot meal, or glass of wine to ease the tedium of being squeezed into an area the size of a cat bed for hours […]
Tax Tips and Tax Deductions for Freelancers
Are you giving freelance work a go? Your freelancer tax deductions and tax tips are right here! Whether your video skills are in high demand, your Airtasker gigs have amped up or you are totally nailing it in the cupcake game, this freelancer tax deductions blog will be a massive help to you at tax […]
Tax Deductions for Aged Care Workers
Do you work in the aged care industry? Do you want to know what aged care worker tax deductions you can claim? From time to time you probably pay for work-related purchases “out of your own pocket”. Anytime you pay for a work-related item, you need to keep careful track so you can reclaim some […]
Tax Deductions for Nurses & Midwives
As a nurse, midwife or health professional, it’s common to purchase work-related items and pay for them yourself. And these out-of-pocket expenses are often valid tax deductions for nurses and are claimable on your next tax return. Below, we’ve covered a range of tax tips and tax deductions all nurses should read to help boost […]
The $1000 Instant Tax Deduction: What It Really Means for Your Tax Refund
Sometimes called the ‘$1000 automatic tax deduction’, this new $1000 Instant Tax Deduction is coming in 2027. Here’s the short version: First mentioned in the lead-up to the April 2025 federal election, the Government announced a “$1000 instant tax deduction” and also confirmed it in their 2026 Federal Budget in May. NEW 2026 Budget Update: […]
Work related car expenses: how to claim cents per km or the logbook method
The ATO has rules for how to calculate car deductions. Find out how new car deduction rules may affect you (and your tax refund).
The 5 most common Australian tax return mistakes (and how to avoid them)
These common tax return mistakes are easily detected by the ATO The five most common tax return mistakes Australians make are incorrect income reporting, inflated deductions, undeclared overseas income, rental property over-claims, and deductions without receipts. The ATO works hard to find mistakes on your tax return, and with more funding and staff each year, […]
DoorDash tax in Australia: A complete guide for DoorDash Dashers
DoorDash connects Australians with local restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores — with delivery handled by independent contractors known as ‘Dashers’. This guide covers everything you need to know about tax as a DoorDash Dasher in Australia. 1. Do Dashers need an ABN? Yes. As a DoorDash Dasher, you must have an ABN, as DoorDash pays […]
Tax Deductions for University Students – What can I claim
Uni students can sometimes claim great tax deductions during their degrees and qualifications if they meet certain criteria. In this post we’ll discuss tax deductions for uni students – and outline some expenses you are not allowed to claim. It’s worth noting straight away that in order to claim any kind of tax deduction, you […]
