Self-Education Expenses: The Complete Guide Studying to upskill and thinking, "Can I claim this on my tax return?" Too right you can—if it links to your current job. Here's the A to Z of self-education tax deductions, served hot and fresh by Gotax. What Counts as Self-Education? You can claim if your course: Directly relates to your current job Hel
Claiming Protective Clothing: The Greatest Guide Let’s face it—if your job puts you in the firing line of mud, fire, grease, or gravity, you might be able to score some sweet tax deductions for your workwear. But don’t go claiming your weekend flannel just yet. What Counts as Protective Clothing? If it’s built to shield you from danger, you’re in luck. We
Top Mistakes Foreign Workers Make With Their Aussie Tax Return If you’re a foreign worker in Australia—whether on a working holiday visa, student visa, or temporary skilled visa—you’re not alone in scratching your head when tax time hits. But don’t worry, we’re about to unpack the most common blunders so you can dodge them like a dodgy dropbear.
2025 Tax Return Deadline: The Date, the Drama & How to Dodge ATO Pain The official 2025 tax return deadline is 31 October 2025. If you earned income between 01/07/24 and 30/06/25, you must finalise your tax return. Avoid ATO penalties, boost your tax refund, and find out how GoTax makes it easy — and cheap. The 2025 Tax Deadline (Write This Down!) Date: Thursday, 31 Octobe
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Benefits of using a registered tax agent When you need to do your income tax return, you might be considering whether to use a registered tax agent or not. There are many online tools out there that claim to make your tax easy. But are they reliable and accurate? And do they offer you the best possible outcome for your tax situation? Learn how using a registered tax agent is important and ho
Top Ten Dodgy Tax Deductions that Taxpayers Mistakenly Claim on Their Income Tax Return Lots of misinformation over beers and BBQs result in some taxpayersmaking questionable claims. Mistakenly claiming dodgy tax deductions can lead to audits, fines, and penalties from theTaxation Office. Here are some of the commondodgy tax deductions that you need to avoid: Non-Deductible Work-Relat
Simple Guide to Your Income Tax Return Get Ready for Your Income Tax Return! The financial year in Australia has ended, so it's time to think about your income tax return. We will help you understand who needs to lodge an income tax return and how to do it. Do I Need to Lodge an Income Tax Return? If you earned money in Australia, you probably need to lodge an income tax return.
Are You a Working Holiday Maker or Foreign Worker? Here’s What You Need to Know About Aussie Tax Thinking of working your way around Australia or already have? Whether you're a barista in Bondi, a fruit picker in Far North Queensland, or knee-deep in sheep poo in WA, there’s one thing you can’t dodge (besides a kangaroo on the highway): tax. Yep, even backpackers get caugh
Tradies: Maximise Your Tax Deductions Tradies: Maximise Your Tax Deductions and Keep More Cash in Your Pocket Published: July 2025 Being a tradie isn’t just hard yakka on site—it’s hard yakka at tax time too. Claiming the right deductions can mean the difference between a sad refund and a monster payday. The good news? With a little know-how (and the right advice),