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Can’t work due to COVID? What help is available?

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What do you do if you can’t work due to Covid? Thousands of Australians have been driven into self-isolation due to the latest Covid strain. Many businesses have been forced to close or reduce hours due to staff shortages and high infection rates. Luckily there is some help out there to help you stay afloat […]

COVID And Your Tax Return

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It’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic changed many aspects of our lives and now that COVID appears to be here to stay, it’s time to learn what it means for your tax return. If you’re like the millions of other Australians who’ve had their work arrangements change, it’s important you understand how your […]

Crypto Tax Australia – Your Guide to Cryptocurrency and Your Tax Return

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The use of cryptocurrency is growing every day in Australia, but what actually is it? More importantly, how does crypto tax affect you? First things first: What is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency, usually shortened to crypto, is used to describe a digital or ‘virtual’ currency. Crypto is similar to normal currency when it comes to spending but […]

5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

We’re often asked the smartest ways to use your tax refund – so we’ve collated a quick list of tips and ideas! How to spend your tax refund to get ahead 1. Pay off your debts Probably the very smartest way to use your tax refund is to pay off any bills or credit cards. […]

How to cut expenses and save more money

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Do you want to cut your living expenses or just want to save more money? These tips give you more control over your finances. Giving yourself a regular financial health check each year helps rein in unnecessary spending and reminds you of sometimes forgotten saving habits. And the good news is, you don’t need to […]

Claim tax deductions to get a better tax refund

Tax Deductions 101 for claiming deductions

If you’re not sure how to claim tax deductions or what you’re actually allowed to claim, you’re not alone! The most common things our clients ask us is, “exactly what tax deductions can I claim on my tax return?” When you claim tax deductions the right way, you get more cash back in your pocket at […]

Claim Home Office expenses and increase your tax refund

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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, […]

A Simple Guide To Tax Deductions in Australia

Tax Deductions 101

OK, so what is a tax deduction? A tax deduction is a something you paid for, out of your own pocket, that can be listed on your tax return. This can help reduce your taxable income and that boosts your tax refund. Tax deductions include work-related expenses like the costs of buying uniforms, tools and […]

Low and Middle Income Tax Offset Extended

Low and middle income tax offset

The 2022 Budget threw in a few perks for businesses but the one that around 10 million taxpayers will appreciate, is the decision to increase the tax offset for low and middle income earners. The Low and Middle Income Tax Offset, often referred to as the LMITO, has been increased for the 2021-2022 income year […]

How to claim personal super contributions on your tax return

Personal superannuation contributions and tax

Add money to your superannuation and score a tax savings today! How good does this sound? We explain how to claim personal super contributions on your tax return. Most Australians know that super is money for retirement. What’s less well known is that you don’t solely have to rely on your bosses’ contributions to grow […]

Low Income Super Tax Offset

Personal superannuation contributions and tax

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 […]

Working from home due to COVID-19?

Deductible expenses for self employed people

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, 2021 and 2022 tax return. The bonus: you could end up with more money in your pocket […]

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 for Uniforms

Claiming laundry expenses on your tax return

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 […]

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