Recent estimates state up to one in five Australians earn money through the share economy. Whether that is driving for a ride sharing service, renting out a spare room or completing odd jobs. The share economy basics The share economy is a marketplace where a person provides services in exchange for payment. A third-party technology […]
Tax Guides for Your Job
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Tax Tips for Farmers – What assistance is there?
It’s no secret that Australian farmers are experiencing a tough set of circumstances right now. While campaigns like Buy a Bale and Parma for a Farmer are fantastic, there are a number of tax tips for farmers to be aware of as well specially enacted concessions available. These altered tax rules are intended to directly […]
Farmer Tax Guide
We wrote our farmer tax guide to help answer some practical questions about farming and tax. There is a lot of confusion about defining a farmer in the tax system. And, it can be just as tricky to determine whether farming activities are taxable. We also cover some helpful tax tips to consider when selling […]
Airtasker tax guide: FAQs on taxes for 2019
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 […]
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 […]
Work at home mum – the ultimate balancing act
So, how do you build your business when you’re a work at home mum and your adorable darlings are doing their utmost to distract you with death defying leaps and tantrums that could literally wake the dead? It’s true that you were never under the illusion that you would enjoy uninterrupted hours at your laptop […]
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 […]
Claim your Home Office expenses and increase your tax refund
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, […]
Want to become a sole trader? 3 steps to make sure you do it right!
Do you want to become a sole trader with long term success AND minimise the business tax you pay each year? If so, you’ve found the right post! If you have a great idea or an original product? Do you have a clear idea about who your customers will be and what they want? Are you prepared to […]
How To Claim Your Car Expenses – The Car Logbook Method
The car logbook method is a good way to track your car expenses and claim them on your tax return (to increase your tax refund) If you use your car for work purposes, the ATO will let you make a claim on your tax return for some car-related expenses. (Special note: You can only claim expenses […]
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 […]
