Here’s the most common question people ask us in July every year about how to improve your tax refund; “What can I do to get a bigger refund or pay less tax?” Australians are always looking for ways to improve their refund. That’s why we’ve decided to answer this common question with four easy ways […]
Tax Guides for Your Job
Tax Guides for Your Job: Australian Defence Forces | Home Office | Your Occupation | Small Business
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 pocket”. Anytime you pay for work-related item, you need to keep careful track so you can re-claim some of that money […]
Tax Tips and Tax Deductions for Freelancers
Are you giving freelance work a go? Your freelancer tax deductions and tax tips are right here! Whether your video skills are in high demand, your Airtasker gigs have amped up or you are totally nailing it in the cupcake game, this freelancer tax deductions blog will be a massive help to you at tax […]
Uber tax issues: A tax guide for Uber drivers
Uber has taken Australia by storm as a great way to earn additional income. But there may be serious Uber tax problems ahead unless you do things the right way. 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 […]
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 […]
Airbnb Tax Information: Tax tips for Airbnb hosts
How does Airbnb affect your tax return? Here’s your guide to everything you need to know about Airbnb tax On a non-business level, Airbnb offers a great opportunity to earn some extra cash by renting out that spare room, or a holiday home that would be quiet for much of the year. However, Airbnb hosts […]
Is access to money biggest factor for new business startups?
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 […]
Manage your receipts and boost your tax refund!
When it comes to tax time, do you ever find yourself searching all over the place for deduction receipts from months earlier? You are not alone! A recent study conducted by the Commonwealth Bank found that lost receipts are costing one in two Australians an average $1000 in tax rebates every year. Can you afford […]
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 you may qualify for one of the overseas forces tax exemptions on your income. In this post we’ll discuss the two overseas forces tax exemptions available to overseas forces and how to work […]
