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 […]
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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 that if you don’t keep up you’ll […]
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, […]
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 […]
Etax Live Chat: Qualified online accounting help at your fingertips
Do you have a question about your tax return? Get fast online help today with Etax Live Chat! Did you know you can get online tax advice from an accountant while doing your tax return at Etax? Our popular Live Chat service is staffed by qualified accountants who are ready to help you with any […]
How Can You Get The Best Tax Refund Possible?
Many Australians miss out on hundreds of dollars each year simply because they forget work-related deductions or receipts for items they can claim back. Do you compare your tax refund to your friends and family and wonder, “How can I get a better tax refund”? Fortunately, there are lots of ways most Australians can improve […]
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 his […]
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 evidence for this […]
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! If 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 […]
myTax, Etax, 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 […]
5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year
Are you wondering what to do what your tax refund this year? These clever money ideas 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. At Etax we hear from lots of Australians (and tax […]
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 made redundant. […]
The Top 5 Forgotten Tax Deductions
Now is a great time to discuss tax deductions – especially those deductions often missed by taxpayers like you. We surveyed our senior accountants and asked them “what are the top 5 forgotten deductions on individual tax returns?” – that is, deductions people can claim, but often forget or don’t know about We’ve compiled the […]
Holiday Rental Tax Deductions: The Basics
Do you own a holiday rental property? You could be eligible for valuable holiday rental tax deductions. Holiday rental properties are a common type of investment property in Australia. Holiday rentals are often managed by an agent or real estate company, for a fee. Although the operating costs can be higher than other rentals, the […]
How To Claim Your Car Expenses – The Car Logbook Method
The Car Logbook Method is a good way to track your car expenses and claim them on your tax return (to increase your tax refund) (Updated for 2017, because the car logbook is now one of only two car expense claim methods allowed by the ATO) If you’re a small business owner and you use […]
