• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Etax - Australian Tax Return Online

Tax returns are easy at Etax

  • Home
  • “How To”
  • Tax Calculator
  • FAQ
  • Info
    • Etax Blog
      • Tax Advice
      • Tax Guides for Your Job
      • Tax and Your Budget
      • Tax News
    • Tax Return Checklists
    • Non-Lodgment Advice
    • Tax Free Threshold
    • “Tax Refunds 101”
  • About
    • Contact
    • Reviews and Feedback
    • More About the Online Tax Return
    • Tax Return Preparation Fees
    • People at Etax
    • Careers
  • Password Help
  • Login

The Etax Blog: Tax Tips

Getting Married and Taxes: What you need to know for your next tax return

getting-married-and-tax

Marriage is an exciting and joyful time, but when it comes tax and marriage, it’s also a source of confusion amongst taxpayers in Australia. At Etax, prospective newlyweds often ask us about the tax implications of getting married. Often, they want to know whether a joint tax return is needed when their relationship status changes […]

Heading overseas to Work? You need our Australian expat tax guide!

taxes-for-australian-expats

Traveling to work or study overseas is hugely exciting but when it comes to Australian expat tax obligations, there can be a bit of administration and paperwork that comes with the move. This page will make the transition easier for you to manage. Australian residency and tax All Australian residents are required to lodge tax […]

APRA Super-fund or a Self-Manged Super Fund?

Self managed super funds vs industry super funds

Choosing the Right Super Option for Your Unique Needs Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are growing in popularity and more Australians are using them to build their retirement funds. But what are SMSFs and, most importantly, are they worth it? We provide you a comparison between the two most popular options, self-managed and APRA-regulated funds, to […]

Saving Money: How to save a million dollars (really) – plus how to save money faster

How to save a million dollars

How to be good at saving money It’s a comfort to know you can quickly get your hands on some money if you need it – without resorting to a loan from a bank, family or friends. It’s also a comfort to know you’ll be able to reach goals like buying a home and retiring comfortably. […]

Claiming Tax Deductions Without Receipts

doing tax return on a phone

Do you claim tax deductions when you don’t have a receipt? Claiming with no receipt is becoming a bit risky, because the ATO is more strict now, but in some cases it is okay! Let’s dig into this and try to avoid ATO troubles. Tax deductions are the main way you can improve your tax […]

PAYG Summary:
“I Didn’t Get a PAYG This Year”

A lot of people are saying they didn’t get a PAYG summary. They are wondering what to do. Let’s clear this up, quick. Do I need a PAYG to do my tax return? No, you don’t need a PAYG summary to do your taxes with a tax agent (like most people do, including at Etax). If […]

Etax Made Your Tax Return Even Easier

Etax make your tax return easier by adding time saving features

Etax know that you have better things to do than your taxes so you want to get them done FAST! You got it! – When it comes to your tax return, we listen In response to recent feedback from customers, our team added a little something extra. A simple but useful feature in your tax […]

The Top 5 Forgotten Tax Deductions

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 […]

5 Common Tax Return Mistakes

The most common tax return mistakes are easily detected by the ATO The ATO works hard to find mistakes on tax returns. With more tools and access granted to them every year, it’s getting easier all the time. So, if you think you can get away with a few extra deductions or leaving off your […]

Tax Cuts 2019 – How do they affect your tax refund in 2020?

Tax cuts 2019

Tax cuts announced for 2019 mean a lot of Australians get a little boost to their tax refund this year. Like most things at the ATO, it’s complicated. However, the main point is this: You don’t need to do anything.

Individual Tax Deadline – October 31st

get your income statement details inside Etax

The October 31st deadline for lodging Individual Tax Returns is approaching – but don’t panic! Let’s cover what you need to do to ensure you don’t miss the individual tax deadline or receive an ATO penalty. First of all, do you have overdue tax returns from earlier years? If that’s the case, the ATO NEVER […]

What is STP or Single Touch Payroll?

What is Single Touch Payroll? Single Touch Payroll (STP) makes payroll reporting far easier for employers. Instead of juggling a raft of paperwork, your boss reports payroll details including super payments, to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) on or before each pay day. New payroll software now looks after that. Each time your pay is […]

How To Get Your Tax Bonus Right Now

tax cuts 2019

A new tax bonus announced in 2019 means millions of Australians get extra money in their tax refund this year. Will you get a tax bonus? How much money does it add to your tax refund? First of all, here’s some good news about the tax bonus:

Can I lodge a tax return with no Income Statement?

Girl wondering about her Income Statement

This year, as part of the new STP payroll system roll out, 9 million people didn’t receive a PAYG or Payment Summary at the end of the financial year. Instead, HR departments advised employees to get an Income Statement from the ATO. With less than 1/3 of us ever wanting to go anywhere near the […]

Tax Deductions for Medical Professionals

Tax Deductions for Medical Professionals

Medical professionals are responsible for delivering a range of vital services to the general public. They include GPs, pharmacists, orthodontists, psychiatrists and many more. Usually, there are many tax deductions for Medical professionals that can be claimed on their tax returns. Often, they outlay large amounts of their own money on work-related expenses, courses and […]

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 13
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Important Dates and Tax Deadlines

2020 Tax Return
For your income between
01 July 2019 – 30 June 2020
Start your 2020 tax return

All Other Years 
Overdue – click to learn more

You can finish any tax return right now, online, with friendly support

Search

Categories

  • Tax Advice
    • 2020 Tax Return
    • Increase Your Tax Refund
    • Medicare and Health Insurance
    • Superannuation
    • Tax Deductions
  • Tax and Your Budget
    • Budgeting and Saving
    • Managing Debts
    • Personal Finances
    • Rental Income
    • Tax Saving Tips
  • Tax Guides for Your Job
    • Australian Defence Forces
    • Home Office
    • Occupation Tax Guides
    • Small Business
  • Tax News
    • Etax Announcements
    • Income and Economy
    • The ATO and Government

Finish Your Tax Return in Minutes

Get Started Now

Returning Users Login

Click here for password help.

Your return will be reviewed and checked two times at Etax before lodgement – giving you the confidence it was done right.

Recent Tax News & Updates

  • Claim Home Office expenses and increase your tax refund
  • Working from home due to COVID-19?
  • Your Tax File Number – Everything you need to know
  • Ironing Out Laundry Expenses:
    How To Claim Work Uniform Laundry Costs
  • Tax Cuts Announced for 2020-21
  • The Medicare Levy Surcharge

Facebook

Social

Find Etax on Twitter Visit Etax on LinkedIn Share on YouTube Etax on Google+Share on PinterestShare on Facebook

Finish your tax return in minutes

Get Started NowReturning Users Login

Forgot your password? Click here for login help


Verified Security

Etax security with digicert ssl extended

Registered Tax Agent
TPB Registration #69399005

Etax Accountants is a TPB registered tax agent

Accredited Members
Etax Accountants is a CPA Practice

Etax is a member of CPA Australia

Quality Assurance

Etax maintains ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems

Information Security

Popular Pages

► Get Started (new users)

► Login (existing users)

Password & Login Help

myTax, e-tax, tax agents…?

Tax Help in 40 Languages

About Tax Agents

Tax Online: Your Options

Etax Reviews

myGov Tax Return and Etax

myTax vs Etax.com.au

Find Tax Deductions

The Etax Blog: Tax Tips

Important Links

What’s New at Etax

2020 Tax Return

Tax Deduction Basics

The Etax Mobile App

Online Safety

Terms and Conditions

Security | Privacy

Etax FAQ

Income Statement

Where’s My PAYG?

Download Etax Resources

Late Tax Returns

Non-Lodgment Advice

Tax Checklists

Etax Careers

 

Etax is Australia's #1 online tax service

© Copyright 1998–2020 Etax Accountants Pty Ltd
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
  • Etax Home
  • FAQ
  • New Users Start Here
  • Etax Login
  • Password Help