Stolen TFNs & Delayed Refunds: The 2025 Guide to Tax Identity Fraud Published: June 2025 When it comes to tax time, there’s one little number you do NOT want slipping into the wrong hands… your Tax File Number (TFN). That unique 9-digit code is like your financial fingerprint. And if it ends up in the hands of a scammer, it can spell chaos, headaches, and a serious delay to
Avoid Tax Refund Delays with These Essential Tips 2025 Update In today’s tech-savvy world, the taxman has seriously upped his game. Sophisticated analytics allow the ATO to closely scrutinise claims and catch dodgy deductions faster than ever before. Here's what that means for you. Big Brother is watching... How the ATO Spots Dodgy Tax Deductions The ATO collects data
Your 2025 Workwear Cheat Sheet (with Real Answers) Protective clothing is one of the ATO’s “yeah, alright” deductions—but only if you follow the rules. Whether you’re high-vis by day, steel-cap stompin’ by night, or just trying to keep the grease and danger off your skin, we’ve got your questions covered. Time to kit up and claim smart. Q1:
Small Business Tax Deductions for Individuals 2025 – Q&A Guide Running a small business as a sole trader or individual in Australia means you can claim a range of tax deductions on your 2025 tax return. The ATO has specific rules about what you can and can’t claim, how to keep records, and what to watch out for. This Q&A guide covers the most common questions about small
The Ultimate Guide: Tax Returns for Working Holiday Makers & Foreign Workers in Australia You got it! Here’s your all-in-one, plain-English guide for working holiday makers and foreign workers doing their Aussie tax return. Grab a cuppa—this’ll cover everything you need to know, from visas and tax rates to common mistakes, deductions, and how to get your super back.
Uncommon Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know You Could Claim Published: June 2025 You know the usual suspects — uniforms, tools, work travel, phone bills. Yawn. But what if we told you there are perfectly legal, ATO-approved deductions that most Aussies either overlook or have no idea exist? Well, let’s fix that. Below are some lesser-known deductions that could make your
Why Use GoTax Over myGov and Other Agents in 2025 Tax time's here again. And you’ve got options. You can go the ATO’s myGov route and wrestle with forms that speak fluent robot. Or pay an old-school accountant way too much to do the same job. Or... you could use GoTax. Here’s why GoTax is the smarter, smoother, sassier choice in 2025. 1. We Speak Hum
Can I claim self education on my Income Tax? Self-education is something that everyone of us can benefit from when we leave school. You are independently advancing yourself in your life or careers. Luckily, some of your self-education expenses can be claimed as a tax deduction. However, there is a catch, you can only claim self-education expenses if your education directly relates to you
Can I claim self-education | 2023 Gotax Can I claim self education expenses on my Tax? Yes, you can claim a deduction for self-education expenses if there is a close connection between the course and your work activities at that time. You can claim a deduction if the course maintained or improved a skill or specific knowledge required for your then current work activities, or you could s
How to Claim Tax Self Education Expenses on Your Tax Return Want to boost your skills and get a juicy tax refund at the same time? Welcome to the world of tax self education expenses. If your course helps you in your current job, the ATO might just let you claim it — and we’re about to show you how. What Are Tax Self Education Expenses and Why They Matter Tax self educatio