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
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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 tax deductions for freelancers blog will be a massive help to you at […]
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 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 […]
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? Airbnb offers a great opportunity to rent out that spare room without the long term commitment. Or, it’s a handy way to lease a holiday home that would be quiet for much of the year. Both of these things are great – but some Airbnb hosts may not […]
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 How Singapore […]
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 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 […]
