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How to lodge your Tax Return online in minutes

We’re on your side to help you get a better tax refund – Follow this step-by-step process to lodge a Tax Return online

Step 1

Personal Details

  • Your personal details are automatically pre-filled from ATO records
  • Confirm, edit or add any personal details through each question.
  • If you get stuck at any stage, you can speak to a friendly expert using live chat, or over the phone.

Hit next to go to the Income page.

Step 2

Income

Your income is automatically pre-filled from the income statements submitted to the ATO by your employer/s.

  • Select your occupation
  • Have additional income or PAYG payment summaries? Simply click the Add button under ‘Employment Income’.
  • Not sure what you need to add? Speak to a real accountant on live chat by clicking the question marks, or over the phone for quick and easy guidance.

Wondering what are the tax deductions you can claim?
Let’s move onto the deductions screen.

Step 3

Deductions

It’s time to maximize your Tax Return.

  • All you have to do is click the Add button to add deductions that apply to you, making it a super quick simple process!
  • To make things even easier, the “Link Bank Account” at the top of the page means we’ll find all claimable transactions without you having to dig around for old receipts.
  • Safe, secure and protected. We’ll never store your bank credentials or store your transactions.
  • Not sure what you can claim on tax? Jump on a call with a real accountant, or hop on live chat for guidance while doing your Tax Return.

Remember, you don’t have to face the ATO alone. One Click Life’s Numbers Geeks are on your side and are always looking out for your best interests.

Step 4

Check your Refund and LODGE

Based on all the information you have selected in prior steps, you may now view your estimated Tax Return before it is lodged.

  • Your refunds will be deposited into the bank account shown. Make sure these details are correct to avoid any tax refund delays.
  • Don’t want to pay the lodgement fee upfront? No worries! Select ‘Pay Later’ and your fees will be from your tax refund.
  • You can even apply for our “Next Day Refund” option – where eligible customers can receive up to 50% (max $1000) of their tax return the next business day! (T&Cs Apply)
  • Something doesn’t add up? Not happy with your Return? Speak with a friendly tax accountant to make sure you’re getting the best tax refund.

It’s time to lodge your Tax Return online and get that refund into your bank account as fast as possible!

OCL Tax HOW-TO 5. Lodged

CONGRATULATIONS!

You just completed your Tax Return!

  • Our qualified tax accountants will review your Tax Return one last time to make sure everything is correct. If something isn’t right, we’ll get in contact with you immediately.

How easy was that? You can now see why over 250,000 users love using One Click Life to do their Tax Returns online.

Don’t have an account yet? Fear not! Creating an account is simple! Just CLICK HERE

Need help with lodging your Tax Return online for the first time?

No need to be nervous about submitting a Tax Return online. You can contact our friendly numbers geeks (expert accountants) anytime throughout the whole process.

Simply click on the question mark icon wherever possible

Type your message & hit “Send!”

A Numbers Geek will respond as fast as possible and notify you when they have responded

You can chat live with our accountants, or see all messages in your dashboard Inbox.

Also, check out the OCL Life Admin Hub where you’ll find a wide range of blogs, resources, news and tips to help you tackle the unavoidable part of life that is adulting, including all things Tax!