And How Do I Avoid It Happening Again?
Approximately eight out of every ten Australians who lodge a tax return receive a tax refund. But for some of us, the refund that we get isn’t quite as big as we expect.
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Australian Tax Deadline – October 31
The tax deadline for lodging Individual Tax Returns each year is October 31st Beating the tax return deadline takes just a few minutes, with live online support to make it easy. Get Started NowReturning Users Login To lodge your 2025 tax return now, follow these easy steps: What happens next? After you sign your return, […]
“Instant Tax Refunds” – Read This Before You Sign
At tax time you often see ads for a “same day tax refund” or “instant tax refund”. It might sound appealing to get your tax refund today… But the truth is, a “same day tax refund” is not really what the name suggests. Can I Get my Tax Refund Today? Most Australians wait only 6-10 […]
Claiming Home Office Expenses
The ATO changed how you claim home office expenses moving forward Before we get into the details, don’t stress – at Etax we’ll help get it right for you. Some of the changes to work-from-home claims are complicated, but, Etax will automatically calculate which deduction method gives you the biggest refund, so you don’t have […]
What is the maximum ATO late lodgement penalty?
The maximum fine handed out by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for not lodging your tax return by the 31 October deadline is $1,650! Fines can start at $330 for being just one day overdue, then increase over time, as follows: Days overdue Total fine amount 1 – 28 days $330 29 – 56 days […]
What can hairdressers claim on tax?
It’s common for hairdressers to pay for items like hair clippers, travel between clients and uniforms out of their own pocket without claiming them back on tax. Expenses like these are usually considered tax deductions, which means you can claim them on your tax return. But for hairdressers, there are strict rules on what is […]
What is negative gearing and is it the right strategy for you?
Put simply, negative gearing occurs when an investor borrows money to buy a property, and the cost of owning and running that property exceeds the rental income it generates. As an investor of a negatively geared property, you make up the gap between the expenses on the property and the rental income. This isn’t always […]
Reportable Superannuation Contributions – what you should know…
Superannuation is important when planning for your future. There are so many types of super contributions and payments, that it’s sometimes confusing and hard to know what each of them are. One part that people often don’t understand is reportable superannuation contributions. Let’s take a look at what you should know… What are reportable superannuation […]
Claiming the tax free threshold: What you should know…
What is the tax free threshold? The tax free threshold is the amount of income you can earn each year before you have to start paying tax. In Australia, the first $18,200 you earn between 1 July and 30 June is tax-free, regardless of which employer you earned it from. NOTE: The ATO’s definition of […]
Want to raise little entrepreneurs? Start by teaching kids about money
Teaching kids about money is one of the most valuable life lessons you can give them. If you’re planning on raising money smart kids, you need to start early. In fact, the earlier the better. Your child’s understanding and attitude towards money can affect them throughout their life. If they learn how to handle money responsibly, […]
Etax Property Investment Tax Hub
Find out which property investment expenses can claim as tax deductions. Learn about depreciation, negative gearing, Capital Gains Tax and more.
The Etax Investment Property Tax Hub has everything you need to know about owning, renting and selling an investment property.
Tax deductions for IT professionals – what you can claim
There’s no denying it, IT professionals are the unseen frontline heroes of a business. Whether you’re a developer, a support guru or a security ninja, it’s never an easy job to keep services and people working, 24/7. What is surprising is the number of available tax deductions for IT professionals. So, let’s get our IT […]
Paying GST at Settlement: What you need to know
What is GST Withholding If you buy a new residential property, or land with the intention to build a residential property and you make this purchase from a GST registered business, you need to withhold an amount for GST to pay directly to the ATO on settlement. When does the GST Residential Withholding payment apply […]
ATO Data Matching – What is it and will it affect me?
You may have heard that ATO data matching technology is now being used in Australia. The ATO launched the system to find missing income from individual tax returns. It’s a new, more sophisticated way to collect more tax from taxpayers who may, either accidentally or deliberately, understate their income. What is ATO Data Matching? ATO […]
How to defer a HELP debt during financial hardship
If you have a HELP debt and are experiencing financial hardship, you may be eligible to ask the ATO to defer your HELP debt for a temporary period. If the ATO accepts your request, it means that they will put a temporary hold on your repayments. What is a HELP debt? Commonly referred to as […]
