
Lodge your tax return online, the easy way!
Lodge your tax return online with Etax and get your return done with minimum effort and, when you use a good online tax return service like us, your tax refund usually receives a boost too!

Why choose Etax when doing your tax return online?
Anything to do with tax is complicated, so, you’d think that choosing an online tax agent to lodge your tax return would be too. Good news is, it’s not. You just need to tick a few boxes and cross a few others. It narrows down your search considerably.

Start by thinking about what you expect from an online tax return service. Etax does all of these, and we do them well!
- Access real qualified accountants how you want, when you want. Tax is tricky so it’s good to know there is a human on the phone, email or on live chat, if needed.
- The best possible refund. You want comfort that you’re getting the maximum tax refund, but your tax return also needs to be correct, so you don’t end up in trouble with the ATO for over claiming.
- An online tax agent who puts your security and peace of mind first. Be completely confident that your information and communications are 100% safe and secure.
- Any fees you pay are reasonable. A free service, like the ATO’s myTax does not aim to get you a good refund, nor make sure your return is correct. You also shouldn’t expect to pay hundreds of dollars in fees which eat into your tax refund. The small fee you pay for the Etax online tax return service is always worth it (and it’s tax deductible).

Now think about what you DO NOT want when you lodge your tax online
- If anyone offers you your tax refund today, it’s almost always too good to be true. This is not an instant refund from the ATO, instead it’s a loan from a private business and it could mean big trouble down the track! (Read about Instant Tax Refunds)
- If the online service asks you to email documents, receipts or other personal information – DON’T use them. Email is NOT secure and if your sensitive information, like your tax file number, address and other details are intercepted, someone could use them to steal your identity!
- A poor reputation. Check out the reviews of any online tax return service before you decide to use them. Do they have reviews on multiple review sites, how many people are happy with their service, how do they address things if something goes wrong?
- Finally, if a tax return online service is new, be careful. Just because they have a cool website, it doesn’t always mean their service can back it up. Check their reviews and what kind of security they have in place. Do they do proper identity checks, have a secure portal for transferring documents, and do they send secure messages, so all your communications are private?
Covid forced lots of tax agents to move their businesses online, but it takes years of planning, ATO approvals and IT development to create a genuinely secure, fully functionable and integrated online tax return.
Ken Thomas | General Manager | Etax Accountants
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Get up to speed with all things tax-related:
If you need some extra information about some tax return basics and need-to-know facts take a look below at a range of other free resources we’ve put together:
What is a Tax File Number? Why do I need one and how do I find mine?
How does my partner affect my tax return, and do I need to include them on mine?

Can I claim extra Superannuation payments on my tax return?

What records do I need to keep before and after I do my tax return?
Welcome! Here’s everything you need to know to lodge your tax return online, in Australia.
If you’re new to tax, this will get you up to speed in no time.

You should expect more than just a tax form when you do your tax return online. You may be online but you should still get a full tax agent service and be confident you’ve got the best possible tax refund.
Jateen Topiwala | Tax Manager | Etax Accountants
And there’s more:
Looking for help with tax deductions, rules around what you can and can’t claim, or help with your investments or share economy income?
No problem, Etax have these and many more awesome resources, to help you with every step of lodging an accurate tax return online – and getting you the biggest possible tax refund!
3 easy ways to make sure you get a bigger refund this year.
What you need to know about tax and your Share Economy income, like Airtasker or AirBnB.
Everything you need to know about tax deductions – and how to claim them.
Property investors, make sure you’re investment property is tax smart.

Download free resources: Car logbook, business, laundry and more.
Do you work from home part of the week? If so, there are big ATO changes that started in 2023 you should be aware of!
How does Etax help you lodge your tax return online?
Etax, established way back in 1998, is Australia’s best known, best reviewed and most reliable tax return service!
That’s no small feat, and it’s all due to the amazing team of very talented people who work constantly to offer the best online tax return and best customer service to taxpayers Australia-wide.
With Etax, you can be sure that whoever you are and whatever you do, you’re always in the best hands, when you lodge your tax return online with us.
Want to know more about how Etax works? Hop over to our “how-to” page to see for yourself