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How to get your tax refund each pay day

If you usually get a big tax refund each year, it may be possible to arrange to get your refund...

The 3 things the ATO has its eyes on this tax time

Each year the ATO releases a watchlist outlining what it has in its sights for that financial year. They tend...

What you can claim really depends on your job

Most deductions tend to fall into the work-related expenses category and you might be surprised at what you may be...

Golden rules for claiming a tax deduction

When you are thinking about what work‑related expenses you may be able to claim a tax deduction for, keep in...

Changes to car expense deductions

If you use a car for work you may be able to claim a deduction for car expenses. Now keep...

Pet of the Week

Dwayne

Type: Staffy crossAge: Approx 2 years Dwayne came to the Dog’s Homes of Tasmania adoption centre as a stray. The...

Samson and Delilah

Type: FelineAge: 10 weeks old How cute are Samson & Delilah our Pets of the week! Samson and Delilah were...

Babette

Tutu

Raya (Adopted)

Tax Tips with Effie Zahos

Revised instant tax write off

A revamped version of the instant asset write-off scheme for small businesses kicks in this income year taking over from...

Donations

If you’re planning on claiming a tax deduction for a donation then it’s important to understand the rules. To be...

If you rent out your home CGT may apply

Gig economy

Start the new year right

Don’t rush – wait for prefill to be ready

If you are expecting a tax refund, it can be tempting to rush in and complete your tax return in...

Tips for property investors

One of the tax perks that comes with owning an investment property is being able to claim depreciation. It’s essentially...

Be careful not to double dip

Something to be careful with when doing your taxes is to make sure you aren’t double dipping any deductions. For...

Income that needs to be included in your tax return

When you think of the income that you need to list on your tax return, the obvious ones such as...

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Breast Check

While this might get the guys’ attention, this is all about the girls. Regardless of your age, it’s important to...

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