What is a zone tax offset? The zone tax offset is a tax concession offset offered by the Australian Tax Office for people who live in remote areas of Australia. This offset is to assist with the higher cost of living, amenities and other environmental factors associated with remote living. The zone tax offset provides […]
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Overseas Forces Tax Offset: Are you claiming yours?
A question we often hear from people who have worked or are working overseas in the Australian Defence Force is: Am I eligible to receive an overseas forces tax offset when lodging my individual tax return? The answer is YES as long as you meet certain criteria. How can I claim the overseas […]
Overseas Forces Tax Exemptions – Do They Apply To Me?
Are you a member of the Australian Defence Force who served overseas during the past tax year? If your deployment meets certain criteria then you may qualify for a tax emption on the income you earned while deployed. In this post we’ll discuss the two overseas forces tax exemptions available to overseas forces and how to […]
Tax free entitlements for Australian Defence Forces in Afghanistan
If you’re a member of the Australian Defence Force who served (or will serve) in Afghanistan as part of Operation Slipper, you might not have to pay tax on the salary or allowances you earn during that deployment. The following table from the ATO shows which ADF deployments in Afghanistan are eligible to receive salary […]
