Procrastinating about taxes is a yearly problem for many Australians. That has a bunch of down-sides including, thoughts about “taxes” dancing in the back of our minds, for most of the year. Stressful! And really, unnecessary. With the tax deadline looming (31 October), the window for putting off your tax return is closing in. At […]
The Etax Blog: Tax Tips
Tax Deductions for Cleaners: Will you clean up at tax time?
Cleaners and cleaning staff can often claim a lot of tax deductions If you’re in the cleaning business and you’re not making the most of these tax deductions for cleaners, then you might lose out on a heap of cash every year. Whatever type of cleaner you are, we understand your job can be tough! […]
How long does it take to get my tax refund?
OK, so your tax return is finished and we’ve lodged it with the ATO for you. Now you’re wondering how long it will take until you receive your hard-earned tax refund, right? While patiently waiting for your tax refund is often frustrating, chances are it’s on its way. However, it is important to bear in […]
Medicare Levy vs Medicare Levy Surcharge – What’s the Difference and Do They Affect Me?
There are two very similarly named taxes that can affect how much you pay the tax man each year. The first is the Medicare Levy and the second is the Medicare Levy Surcharge. The Medicare Levy Surcharge The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is a Federal Government tax that helps pay for the public health system. […]
Pay Off Your Credit Card or Invest? What’s the Smartest Move?
Is it best to pay off your credit card straight away? Or do you make more money by investing in a high-interest account or shares? When it comes to simple savings strategies, this should be one of the first questions you ask. And thankfully, we’ve got all the numbers to help you decide. Credit Card […]
$2,025 in Unpaid Super Every Year – Here’s What You Can Do About It
Would it bother you if your weekly or fortnightly pay was consistently 10% short? Once you noticed, would you do something about it? If you’re like most Australians, the answer would be a resounding “Yes!”. Here’s the scary part: this is exactly what is happening to as many as one in three Australians. So, what’s […]
Part 1 – 10 Easy Ways to Pay Less Tax in 2018
We asked our top tax accountants for the easiest ways to pay less tax to the ATO and keep more money in your wallet. They had a LOT of answers. So we narrowed it down to their top 10. Here’s part one of ‘How to Pay Less tax’. It could help you save big $$$ in 2018. […]
Part 2 – Easy Ways To Reduce Tax: More Tax Deduction Tips
Here’s part two on the best ways to reduce your taxes! If you’d like to see the first half of the list, click here for part 1. Let’s look at more ideas about how to increase your tax refund this year. 6. Manage the timing of your tax deductible expenses If you know in advance that you’ll […]
The key to a better tax refund: Easy record keeping
These simple record keeping tricks can put extra money into your tax refund The ATO’s 2018 crackdown on tax deductions means that good record keeping is more important than ever. The ATO has thousands of staff and their job is to collect taxes and catch people who can’t prove their deduction claims. They are getting […]
2018 Budget Tax Cuts – How Do They Affect You?
Now that the 2018 budget media frenzy has died down, most of us just want to know: how do the new tax cuts affect me? We’ve put together an easy reference list of budget changes, tailored to you. A handy personal income tax refund boost An effective tax cut for millions of Australian is the biggest […]
Deliveroo tax help: A tax guide for Deliveroo rider-partners
Here’s everything you need to know about the tax implications of being a Deliveroo rider-partner. Deliveroo is a food delivery service where you can choose high-quality takeaway options from Australian restaurants. Your food is then delivered by ‘Deliveroo rider-partners’ straight to your home or office. If you’re currently a Deliveroo rider-partner, read our handy Deliveroo […]
How Can I Help My Children To Be Successful and Financially Secure?
How to improve your children’s financial future can be an interesting debate. Parents have lots of different ideas about success for their children (and themselves). But most parents share similar concerns and worries about their children’s long-term financial security and happiness. improve your children’s financial future Money and happiness are not the same thing, but it […]
Live-in landlord Tax Deductions: What you should know…
Live-in landlords are common these days, as more and more people choose to lease out rooms in a house they own and live in. It can help pay the mortgage, cover running expenses and fill up space that’s otherwise unused. If you lease out part of your home, you’ll receive rent. This is usually treated as “assessable […]
HELP Repayment Rates: How To Repay HELP Debt Quickly
Need help with HELP debts? Here are some tips on repaying your HELP debt… If you are one of many people who graduated university with a HELP (Higher Education Loan Program) debt, you might not be sure exactly what the steps are to repay help debt. It’s important that you know how to repay HELP debt […]
Bank Interest: What you need to know at tax time
It’s important to declare bank interest on your 2018 tax return to avoid ATO tax “surprises”. On your tax return, Gross Interest (bank interest) is income paid to you from a financial institution (like a bank or building society). If you have a savings account, you probably earned some bank interest. Your bank reports the interest you received […]
