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 […]
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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! […]
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 […]
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. Admins make things happen. 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 […]
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 […]
Filling the pot: Tax deductions for chefs and cooks
Tax deductions for chefs and cooks are numerous – but do you know what you can claim on your tax return? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. Most of us have a love affair with food, so the fabulous people who create the dishes in our favourite cafes and restaurants inevitably become our absolute […]
Teachers’ tax deductions can really boost your tax refund (with Infographic)
“I’m a teacher. What tax deductions will the ATO allow?” Like many professionals, teachers often pay for work related expenses out of their own pockets. In most cases, these items can become valuable tax deductions for teachers. As a teacher, the tax deductions you claim back significantly improve your tax refund – if you know what […]
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 claimable on your next tax return. We’ve covered a range of tax tips and tax deductions all nurses should read to boost your refund. Common […]
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 […]
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 […]
Airline Cabin Crew Tax Deductions
Let’s thank our wonderful airline ambassadors and explore some cabin crew tax deductions 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 […]
Tax Deductions for Retail Staff: What can you claim? (With Case Studies)
Putting the spotlight on tax deductions for retail staff Retail employees like sales assistants, store managers, suppliers and buyers often ask us what tax deductions for retail they should claim on their annual tax return. If you work in a retail shop, there are a lot of tax deductions you might be able to claim. Many […]
Tax Deductions for Aged Care Professionals
Do you work in the aged care industry? Do you want to know what aged care tax deductions you can claim? From time to time you probably pay for work-related purchases “out of pocket”. Anytime you pay for work-related item, you need to keep careful track so you can re-claim some of that money as […]
Tax Deductions for Freelancers
Going it alone? Make sure you don’t miss out on any tax deductions for freelancers So you’ve made the break from your grumpy boss and skipped out of the office with your pot plant under your arm and your favourite stapler in your pocket. The first thing we’ll say is “Congratualtions!” It takes guts to […]
Uber tax issues: A tax guide for Uber drivers
Uber has taken Australia by storm as a new way of earning additional income. But there may be serious Uber tax problems ahead unless you do it right. Uber is a unique, flexible opportunity to earn a side income for almost anyone with a good car. But there are important things to consider regarding how […]
