If you’re a low-income earner, saving for your retirement can feel daunting. Fortunately, the Australian Government have some programs to help you prepare, including the Low Income Super Tax Offset (LISTO). What does the Low Income Super Tax Offset program offer? The Low Income Super Tax Offset is a government program to help low-income earners […]
The Etax Blog: Tax Tips
Claim 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, […]
Working from home due to COVID-19?
Learn how it could help maximise your tax refund. Are you like many Australians who have worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic? If yes, you may be entitled to claim work from home deductions on your 2020 and 2021 tax return. The bonus: you could end up with more money in your pocket at […]
Your Tax File Number – Everything you need to know
What is a tax file number? A Tax File Number – sometimes shortened to TFN – is a unique ID number that you get from the government. It’s used for your tax return, benefit payments and superannuation services. You also need it to apply for an Australian Business Number and to complete a bank account […]
Ironing Out Laundry Expenses:
How To Claim Work Uniform Laundry Costs
Do you wear a uniform to work? If it falls into any of the categories we discussed in our uniform expenses post, you can also make a claim for the cost of laundering those uniforms. The way you calculate your laundry expenses will depend on your how you clean your uniform. We’ve created the following […]
Tax Cuts Announced for 2020-21
Federal Government brings forward tax cuts for the 2020-21 financial year To stimulate a struggling Australian economy, the Australian Federal Government has brought forward Stage 2 of their planned tax cuts and back dated them to 01 July 2020. The cuts originally penned to come into effect July 2022, will now take place in the […]
The Medicare Levy Surcharge
What is the Medicare Levy Surcharge? The Medicare Levy Surcharge is a charge some medium and high income earners pay in addition to the Medicare Levy. Like the Medicare Levy, the surcharge is to help pay for the public health system and to encourage those people who can afford it to take out private health […]
The Medicare Levy
What is the Medicare Levy? Have you ever looked at your Notice of Assessment or a tax refund estimate and seen a line for the medicare levy? Not sure what it is? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and this article has got you covered. For most Australians healthcare is essentially free. If you get sick […]
Tax Brackets Australia
What are the tax brackets in Australia? Tax brackets in Australia are set by the Federal Government and the Australian Tax Office (ATO). They determine the rate of tax that each Australian taxpayer pays based on their annual income. Each taxpayer falls into a tax bracket in Australia. The specific bracket depends on their taxable […]
Capital gains tax: Does it apply to you?
What is capital gains tax? Capital gains tax (CGT) is the tax you pay on profits you make from the sale of a capital asset such as real estate or shares. A capital gain is when you sell a capital asset for more than you originally paid for it. You are required to pay tax on […]
Tax Deductions for Business Professionals & Office workers
Office worker and business professional tax deductions is a pretty broad topic. The term business professional covers a wide range of roles, including managers, designers, supervisors, IT staff, marketing team members and pretty much anyone else who works in an office! With so many emails to read, calls to make and deadlines to meet, it’s […]
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 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 of […]
Your Personal Guide to Trainee and Apprentice Tax Deductions!
Whether you’re an apprentice or trainee carpenter, electrician, mechanic, plumber, bricklayer or painter (just to name a few), we have all the apprentice tax deductions covered for you in this guide! Starting out in a trade or traineeship involves long hours spent learning the ropes in your chosen field. It’s a common misconception that apprentices […]
How to claim tax deductible donations
When you give money to a charity, your gift can be a tax-deductible donation Like many Australians, you might have a charity or cause that’s close to your heart. Tax deductible donations are a great way to give your tax refund a boost while contributing to a worthy cause you care about. It really is […]
Work-related travel expenses – what can you claim?
Let’s explain how to turn work-related travel expenses into dollars in your pocket at tax time. What exactly is a work-related travel expense? If you travel for work, any purchases you make related to that travel, can likely be claimed as a travel expense on your tax return. As with most work-related expenses, travel expenses […]
