How to Boost Your Tax Refund in 2025 Without Doing Anything Dodgy
You want a bigger refund? Great. We want you to get it. But let’s get something straight from the start: we’re not about dodgy deductions or backyard schemes. We’re about doing tax the smart way – legally, cleverly, and with just the right dose of cheek.
Here are your golden GoTax rules to get the tax refund you deserve (and possibly a little bit more).
1. Know What You Can (Actually) Claim Forget the pub rumours about claiming your dog because he "guards your tools". The ATO’s got sniffers for that stuff. Stick with what you’re genuinely entitled to: work-related expenses, self-education, home office costs, vehicle use (with a logbook or cents per km), uniforms, and yes, even sunscreen if you work outdoors.
[Learn more about smart deductions: www.gotax.com.au/blog/deductions-guide]
2. Keep Your Receipts. Yes, All of Them. No receipt = no deduction. Simple. If it smells even a little bit deductible, snap it and stash it in the Deduction Grabber app. It's free for all GoTax members.
[Get the Deduction Grabber app now: www.gotax.com.au/deduction-grabber]
3. Don’t Lodge Too Early ATO systems are still wiping the fog off their glasses in early July. Prefill data (from your employer, bank, etc.) might not be ready until mid-July. Lodge too early, and you risk missing income — which could mean corrections, delays, or even fines.
4. Prepay Expenses (But Only If You Were Going to Pay Anyway) If you’ve got work-related costs coming up (subscriptions, insurance, etc.), and you can afford it, pay them before 30 June. That means you might be able to claim them this year. Just don’t spend money for the sake of it. Spending $100 to save $30 is not a win if you didn’t need the thing in the first place.
5. Don’t Be Scared of Super Voluntary super contributions can score you a deduction and boost your retirement fund. But the cash must hit your fund before 30 June. Know your caps, though, or the ATO will make you regret your generosity.
6. Claim It Right the First Time The ATO loves errors. You know why? They make them money. Mistakes delay refunds, trigger audits, and give them a reason to hold onto your cash. So follow the prompts in the GoTax system, and if you’re unsure, ask Derek.
7. File With GoTax, Not myGov Want real help from real people? Want to understand what you can claim, not just tick boxes? Want live chat, real-time AI support, and Aussie tax experts who speak human? That’s us.
Etax, myGov, or your uncle with a spreadsheet just can’t compete.
[Start your tax return now: www.gotax.com.au/start]
FAQs
Q: Can I still lodge my 2024 return now?
A: You sure can – if you’ve got a GoTax agent, you’re still in the window until 15 May 2025.
Q: I’m missing some receipts – can I estimate?
A: Not a good idea. Use what you can prove. Gotax Deduction Grabber is your best mate for this year.
Q: Is GoTax cheaper than Etax?
A: Absolutely. GoTax starts at $65. No upsells, no fluff, just fair dinkum tax done right.
Call to Action: Ready to claim what you’re entitled to — and nothing less? Then it’s time to get started with GoTax. Fast, simple, and actually helpful.
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