Australians over-claim $8.7 billion in tax
Australians over-claiming on their tax returns took almost $9 billion out of the federal government’s … Read More
Save time and avoid mistakes by using automatic pre-fill data, in your online Tax Return.
To save you time and avoid unnecessary errors, ‘pre-fill data’ can now complete the majority of the tax return for you!
WHAT TO BUY to get more back on your tax refund
Before you go on a spending spree, here’s a list of things you can buy before 30th June to claim as tax deductions.
Don’t fall for tax time phone scams!
It’s tax time, and the ATO is warning people to be on the lookout for increasingly sophisticated scammers!
Boldest excuses for late tax lodgement!
FROM jailed accountants to rare conditions and arsonist ex-spouses, the ATO has heard some cracking excuses.
ATO goes down on trousers!
The ATO is very strict about what can and can’t be claimed such as bartenders black trousers and white shirts, business attires without logos or your favourite socks! For a more boring look at what can and can’t be claimed follow the link to the ATO below.
Trying to magically make a tax return appear?
Ever wondered why you can claim for travel between work sites, but not to and from home? or why office clothes aren’t claimable on tax?
We spoke to the Australian Tax Office’s Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson about some of the most common misconceptions about tax refunds.
There is more to your return than just tax deductions!
A lot of people this time of year are focused on putting together their receipts and getting their tax deductions in. However, they forget some other useful concessions and rebates to save them money throughout the year.
ATO crackdown on work related clothing deductions.
Are you about to submit your tax return? You might want to double check what clothing expenses you are claiming, or you could be paying back a whole lot more.