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 heroes. From … [Read more...]
Claiming Self-Education Expenses as Tax Deductions
Self-education is essential for our minds, our general sense of wellbeing and our future employment prospects After all, if we stop learning, we stagnate. Our minds become dull, for us and everyone around us. Another worrying fact is that these days technology, software and workplace processes change so fast … [Read more...]
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, it's a good idea to create a little 'den' to work in. It … [Read more...]
How do I do my tax return?
...and other FAQs about tax! When you find yourself stepping into the world of ‘adulting’ it's never long before you need to ask THAT question: ‘How do I do my tax return?’ More often than not, the jumble of answers you wade through makes you reach for the 'Too hard" basket and put it off for a bit longer. … [Read more...]
Ask A Question Using Live Chat
How to get live online help with your tax return Did you know you can chat directly with an accountant while filling in your tax return online? Get live chat help for instant answers and advice from qualified accountants right inside your Etax return. 1. Login to your Etax Account To get started, create or login … [Read more...]
How Can You Get The Best Tax Refund Possible?
Whether it’s the increasingly complex tax system, poor record keeping, lost receipts or a DIY return, a great number of Australians are potentially missing out on hundreds of dollars each year. Here are 10 of the most under-claimed (but legitimate) tax deductions: Car expenses: Often forgotten about … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones + a Tax Return?
Etax users are posting about how they did their Etax return during a favourite show, during a lunch break… Are you eagerly waiting for the next episode of Game of Thrones to start? You could finish your tax return before the next battle scene. Last week one Etax client shared his experience using Etax.com.au for … [Read more...]
Don’t be afraid of the ATO at tax time
At the National Press Club ATO commissioner Chris Jordan spoke about a change in tactics at the ATO, with a greater focus on work related deduction claims by individuals, representing $22 billion worth of claims made each year. A substantial portion of those claims are “mistakes” or “fraud” he said, although no … [Read more...]
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! Do 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 deliver knock out service? … [Read more...]
myTax, etax.com.au, tax agent office: “What’s the best way to do my tax return?”
Let's compare myTax and other tax return options: What's the best one for you? The ATO advertises a tax "product" called myTax – another way to self-prepare your tax return. As a taxpayer it is hard to know what to do. What is the best tax return and what are the alternatives? Let’s compare the most popular tax … [Read more...]
5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year
Are you wondering what to do what your tax refund? Some fresh ideas that could make you more financially comfortable. This year, before you race off to the shops on a spending spree, consider a few smart ways to use your tax refund. As Australia’s biggest online tax agent service, we hear from lots of Australians … [Read more...]
Being made redundant could re-ignite your career: Redundancy tips from a careers expert
Being made redundant can seem like tough thing to get through. Yet, an amazing two per cent of Australian workers go through this every year! We spoke to Australian career advise expert Russell Johnson, a career planning veteran with CEO-level experience in Australia and the US, to get a fresh perspective on being … [Read more...]
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