Online chatter about business startups and entrepreneurship usually raises psychology, upbringing and personality traits such as tenacity and risk taking as predictors for an individual’s potential entrepreneurship. Authors and much-quoted business people like Richard Branson preach that business success hinges on passion, following a dream and trying to make a difference. According to the HBR article […]
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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 […]
Claiming Work From Home Tax Deductions
If you’re an employee who works from home, you’re probably using things like your phone, internet, and electricity. These are considered work from home tax deductions that you could potentially claim on your tax return.
Filling the pot: Tax deductions for chefs and cooks
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 […]
How to stay productive and happy under flexible work arrangements
COVID-19 has forced workplaces to adopt flexible work arrangements for staff. The problem is, employees might struggle to remain productive and happy once they’ve made the transition from the familiar structure of the office. Self-discipline is crucial when working at home. If you find it hard to stay on track, you’re going to have to […]
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: Airtasker tax evasion is “on the radar” over at the […]
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 […]
An Uber Driver’s Tax Case Study: 8 steps to do Uber the right way
When you drive for Uber, it’s important to know what your Uber driver tax obligations are. This driver got it right from the start. Here’s how: Judah is a professional person working a professional job. He’s university-educated with a full time job in his chosen career. Judah is also an Uber driver, and he’s doing […]
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 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 […]
Tax Deductions for Farm Hands: How to maximise your next tax refund!
There are many tax deductions available for farm hands. Make sure you’re not leaving any money on the table this tax time! Farm hands are responsible for a range of manual labour tasks to keep farms in production all year round. These include operating and repairing machinery, ploughing, planting, maintaining and harvesting crops and building […]
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 conveyor […]
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 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 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! […]
