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'
Individuals with ABNs: 2025 Tax & Compliance Guide Published:July 2025 Running a business—even just a side hustle—means you’re officially in tax territory. If you’ve got an ABN, the ATO has you on their radar. And that means rules, records, and responsibilities. This 2025 Gotax guide breaks down everything you need to know to survive (and thrive): from income repo
The Self-Employed Tax Survival Guide: 2025 Edition Published: July 25 Running your own business and wondering how to survive tax season without breaking a sweat (or a calculator)? This guide is your secret weapon. Whether you’re a freelancer, tradie, consultant, gig worker or all of the above — if you’ve got an ABN and make business income, this blog is your business bible.
Claiming Personal Super Contributions in 2025 Published: July 2025 Want to lower your tax and fatten your future retirement fund? Say hello to personal super contributions—a tax-smart move that works harder than your boss ever did. What Is a Personal Super Contribution? It’s when you chuck your own money (not from your employer) into your super fund. Then, you claim i
Claiming Income Protection Insurance in 2025 Published: July 2025 Paying for peace of mind? Good. Paying too much tax? Bad. Here’s how income protection insurance can reduce your tax bill while protecting your pay packet. And all from that great tax return provider ... Gotax. What Is Income Protection Insurance? It’s a policy that pays you a regular income if you'