Self-Employed: 2025 Tax & Compliance Guide Published: August 2025 Running your own show in 2025? Whether you're a tradie, freelancer, consultant or creative, being self-employed means juggling jobs, clients and the ATO. But don’t panic—this guide is your secret weapon. Do I Need an ABN? Yes. If you’re invoicing clients or selling goods/services regul
Tax Deductions for Working Holiday Makers: What You Can (and Can’t) Claim Let’s talk tax deductions, because there’s a bit of gold hiding in that payslip—if you know where to look. Working holiday makers (WHMs) can claim a range of work-related tax deductions, but only for costs that directly relate to earning income. Forget the fantasy claims—this isn’t a ta
Claiming Personal Super Contributions in 2025 Published: August 2025 Looking to lower your tax and grow your future retirement fund? You, my savvy friend, are in the right place. Personal super contributions might just be the tax-smart move your wallet's been crying out for. And with GoTax? It’s never been easier. What is a Personal Super Contribution? It’s when you t
Part-Year Tax-Free Threshold – Explained Simply What’s the Part-Year Tax-Free Threshold? If you become or stop being an Australian tax resident partway through the year, you don’t get the full $18,200 tax-free threshold. Instead, you get a smaller version, based on how many months you were a resident. How’s It Calculated? You get: $13,464 flat amo
Salary and Wages – What You Need to Declare Not sure what you need to declare as salary and wages on your tax return? You’re not alone—this trips up heaps of people every year. Basically, if you’ve earned money from a job, whether it’s full-time, part-time, casual, or even cash-in-hand, the ATO wants to know about it. That includes your regular pay, bonuses, allowa
Can Tradies Claim Meals and Travel Costs? Here’s the Full Story As a tradie, you work hard—and sometimes far from home. Long drives, overnight stays, pies at roadhouses... it all adds up. But can you actually claim meals, travel, and accommodation on your tax return? Good news: You might be able to. Bad news: The ATO has some pretty tight rules. Let’s break it dow
Small Business: 2025 Tax & Compliance Guide Published: July 2025 Running a small business in 2025? Whether you’re a sparkie, a consultant, a shop boss or a backyard eBay kingpin, this guide has your back. Gotax are here to help you navigate the murky waters of tax and compliance without losing your sanity or your refund. Do I Need an ABN? If you’re running a b
Contractor: 2025 Tax & Compliance Guide Published: July 2025 Working as a contractor in 2025? Whether you're in steel caps or loafers, on a mine site or in a home office, tax doesn’t discriminate. This no-nonsense Gotax guide will help you play by the ATO’s rules while keeping more of what you earn. Do I Need an ABN? Yes. If you're invoicing clients, d
Can Tradies Claim a Ute on Their Tax Return? Here’s the Truth Published: July 2025 If you're a tradie, there's a good chance your ute is your pride and joy—and your mobile office. But come tax time, the big question is: Can you claim your ute on your tax return? Short answer: Yes, but there are rules (and no, you can’t just whack the whole thing into your de
Freelancer: 2025 Tax & Compliance Guide Published: July 2025 Freelancing in 2025? Whether you're a graphic guru, copy ninja, or spreadsheet sorcerer, you get the freedom—and the tax responsibility. Here's your ultimate freelancer tax survival kit for the cheapest, fastest online tax return Australia has to offer from Gotax. Do I Need an ABN? Yes. If you'