Teaching kids about money early is one of the most valuable life lessons you can give them. If you’re planning on raising money smart kids, you need to start early (even with preschoolers). In fact, the earlier the better. Your child’s understanding and attitude towards money can affect them throughout their life. If they learn […]
Your Tax and Finances
Your Tax and Finances: Money Tips | Budget and Savings | Superannuation | Rental Income
How to boost your refund (and get your best tax return yet)
Many Australians lose hundreds of dollars each year – simply because they forget about work-related deductions and the receipts they can claim. Do you compare your tax refund to your friends and family and wonder, “How can I get a better refund”? There are many ways Australians can improve their tax refund. Every year, Australians […]
Australian Superannuation Guide
Everything you need to know about superannuation, from the basics of how funds work, extra payments, tax deductions & keeping them on track.
Simple Ways to Improve Your Tax Refund
Here’s the most common question people ask us every year: “How can I get a bigger refund and pay less tax?” Getting a bigger tax refund isn’t about finding loopholes. With a little organisation and the right help, it’s about knowing what you’re already entitled to claim. These four simple tips will help you make […]
Christmas on a Budget: Festive cheer that won’t leave you broke!
It’s very easy to get swept up in the expectations of a grand Christmas but this often leads to financial stresses, both during and well after Christmas has passed. Fortunately, celebrating Christmas on a budget doesn’t need to be dull or difficult. It just takes a little planning and a little extra thought. How to […]
What is negative gearing? How it works and whether it’s right for you
Negative gearing happens when an investment property costs more to own and run than it earns in rent. As the investor, you cover the gap between what the property costs and what it earns. The shortfall isn’t always easy to cover, but the tax benefits make negative gearing an attractive strategy for many Australian investors. […]
Reportable Superannuation Contributions – what you should know…
Superannuation is important when planning for your future. There are so many types of super contributions and payments, that it’s sometimes confusing and hard to know what each of them are. One part that people often don’t understand is reportable superannuation contributions. Let’s take a look at what you should know… What are reportable superannuation […]
Claiming the tax free threshold: What you should know…
What is the tax free threshold? The tax free threshold is the amount of income you can earn each year before you have to start paying tax. In Australia, the first $18,200 you earn between 1 July and 30 June is tax-free, regardless of which employer you earned it from. NOTE: The ATO’s definition of […]
Etax Property Investment Tax Hub
Find out which property investment expenses can claim as tax deductions. Learn about depreciation, negative gearing, Capital Gains Tax and more.
The Etax Investment Property Tax Hub has everything you need to know about owning, renting and selling an investment property.
How to defer a HELP debt during financial hardship
If you have a HELP debt and are experiencing financial hardship, you may be eligible to ask the ATO to defer your HELP debt for a temporary period. If the ATO accepts your request, it means that they will put a temporary hold on your repayments. What is a HELP debt? Commonly referred to as […]
Investment property tax deductions under the ATO spotlight
Australian investment property owners may be on a collision-course with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) in 2025, over incorrect claiming of tax deductions. Along with the rising cost of living and borrowing rates in Australia, the estimated 1.7 million people who own a rental property will also have their investment property tax deductions put under […]
What are the maximum super contribution and tax rates?
When you know the super contribution limits and rates – and the different ways to add money to your super – you can boost your annual tax refund and save painlessly for your retirement. A healthy superannuation fund is an important part of planning for your retirement. Putting extra money into your superannuation is a great investment in your future. […]
5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year
This year, before you race off to the shops to spend your tax refund, consider how your tax refund could have the biggest impact on your life and your finances. At Etax we hear from lots of Australians (and tax accountants) about the ways they plan to spend their tax refund. Let’s look at some […]
Save Receipts and Deductions to Fast-Track Your Next Tax Return
The best way to tackle next year’s tax deductions is to save ALL your tax receipts – but that’s not always easy. Did you get to tax time this year and wonder where your other expenses have gone? It’s SO annoying when you realise you can’t claim back the hard-earned cash you spent on work-related […]
The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS): your guide to buying your first home sooner
If you’re someone who’s been saving for a first home deposit, then there’s one scheme you should know about. It’s called the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS). The point of the scheme is to help people of all ages get into their first homes sooner. It was introduced by the Australian Government in the […]
