Do you work entirely from a home office or do you need to do overtime from home? Many of us need to open our home laptop to check emails or use our own phone to make a few work calls from time to time. But if taking work home is a regular occurrence for you, […]
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A Simple Guide To Tax Deductions in Australia
OK, so what is a tax deduction? A tax deduction is a something you paid for, out of your own pocket, that can be listed on your tax return. This can help reduce your taxable income and that boosts your tax refund. Tax deductions include work-related expenses like the costs of buying uniforms, tools and […]
Working from home due to COVID-19?
Learn how it could help maximise your tax refund. Are you like many Australians who have worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic? If yes, you may be entitled to claim work from home deductions on your 2020 and 2021 tax return. The bonus: you could end up with more money in your pocket at […]
Tax Deductions for Business Professionals & Office workers
Office worker and business professional tax deductions is a pretty broad topic. The term business professional covers a wide range of roles, including managers, designers, supervisors, IT staff, marketing team members and pretty much anyone else who works in an office! With so many emails to read, calls to make and deadlines to meet, it’s […]
Your Personal Guide to Trainee and Apprentice Tax Deductions!
Whether you’re an apprentice or trainee carpenter, electrician, mechanic, plumber, bricklayer or painter (just to name a few), we have all the apprentice tax deductions covered for you in this guide! Starting out in a trade or traineeship involves long hours spent learning the ropes in your chosen field. It’s a common misconception that apprentices […]
How to survive the lock-down. Your guide to turning it into a positive
With all the social distancing and lock-down measures in place, how do you keep your mind occupied and engaged? For some people, being at home is bliss. For others, it’s hard to stay focused on anything. But time at home can be a valuable chance to reflect, connect and plan for the future. There are […]
Did COVID-19 turn you into work at home parents and teachers?
Temporary work at home parents-come-teachers. A few tips for navigating this new landscape. As 2020 dawned, no one in their wildest dreams expected the unprecedented global shift that COVID-19 has brought about. With many of us still trying to grapple with having our lives literally locked down, a significant number of us took our jobs […]
Work From Home Tax Deductions – How to Get it Right
Covid-19 meant so many people made the switch to work from home. Many of our own staff included! In fact as I write this, I’m in my new make-shift home office. Here’s the good news: Work from home tax deductions could mean a bigger tax refund this year! If work from home is your “new […]
How to stay productive and happy under flexible work arrangements
Flexible work arrangements are commonplace now but there are pitfalls you need to watch out for Modern tech and cloud-based software simplified the need for more workplaces to adopt a flexible work arrangement for staff. The problem is, you need more than just the right tech and internet speed to remain productive and happy once […]
Unpaid Internships: The Experience Problem
If you’re studying or looking to change careers, you’ve probably encountered the ‘experience paradox’. Most job ads prefer that you have previous experience in the industry, but you can’t get that experience without a job in the first place. Enter: unpaid internships. They can give you the experience you need to flesh out your resume […]
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 […]
Tax Deductions for Medical Professionals
Medical professionals are responsible for delivering a range of vital services to the general public. They include GPs, pharmacists, orthodontists, psychiatrists and many more. Usually, there are many tax deductions for Medical professionals that can be claimed on their tax returns. Often, they outlay large amounts of their own money on work-related expenses, courses and […]
Tax Deductions for Sales Professionals
Whether you’re a real-estate agent, car sales person or sales rep, working in sales can be a demanding job! There’s always another contract to close or client to follow up. With so many demands for your time, it’s not surprising that we often get questions about tax deductions for sales professionals. They’re unsure what they […]
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 […]
Tax Deductions for Labourers
Manual labourers are the driving force behind a range of industries including construction, agriculture, road works and more. The hard work they put in contributes directly to Australia’s essential infrastructure. And, with all the long hours, it’s not surprising that many lose track of their expenses and or just aren’t sure what labourer tax deductions […]
