Tax time 2025: Does the ATO have a target on your back this year?

May 14, 2025

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Work-related and working-from-home tax deductions are a key focus for the Australian Taxation Office this year as some of the nation’s 15 million taxpayers test the ATO’s patience with silly claims.

ATO warning as hackers steal $14,000 in tax returns: ‘Be wary’

May 20, 2025

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is assuring Aussies that its systems are “secure, resilient and have not been compromised”. A number of taxpayers have come forward sharing their accounts have been hijacked and bogus tax returns have been made in their name.

Tax experts say SMEs spend too much time on tax

Jun 17, 2010

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Over 40% of small business owners spend their nights fulfilling financial reporting obligations, a new study reveals, with a majority losing 60 hours per year of their personal time to tax issues.

Tax deduction tips to follow now if you want a richer refund

Jun 14, 2024

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Whether you’re an employee or self-employed, acting before June 30 can deliver a financial windfall within months. Here’s how.

Tax deductions for 2023: why your action should start now

Feb 20, 2023

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Thousands of extra tax refund dollars can be generated by people who perform a few financial tricks now, rather than wait until the traditional end-of-financial-year rush.

101 Ways to Save Money On Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026

May 27, 2025

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An essential money-saving resource for every Australian who pays tax – fully updated for the 2025-2026 tax year.

101 Ways to Save Money On Your Tax - Legally! 2024-2025

Jun 24, 2024

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101 Ways to Save Money On Your Tax - Legally! 2023-2024

Jun 25, 2023

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  • "Great insights on tax-saving strategies! Planning ahead before June 30 is crucial for maximizing returns. Thanks for the valuable tips!"

    By: SavePlus UAE at Feb 13, 2025 3:05PM

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  • "Hi, I’m wanting some advice on setting up my new Personal Training business and the need to purchase a car that’s reliable and able to carry all my equipment. Can I claim the cost I pay for the car..."

    By: Kate Miller at Nov 22, 2023 10:30AM

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  • "Hello Mr Taxman. I am an American and live in America. I have a Forex trading account with Trade Nation in Australia. I have done well and made some profits. The total account is 42k with around 27k..."

    By: Bill at Oct 09, 2023 8:54PM

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  • "Hi, I work from home however I'm occasionally asked to go to my employer's home and work from her house. Can I claim this travel? "

    By: Erin at Aug 01, 2023 9:51AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Hi, What is the protocol for claiming tax on my personal trailer which is used by my work for all general maintenance work on a full time basis. Thanks Lee."

    By: Les Wilkinson at Jul 09, 2023 5:35AM

    Post: Claiming car expenses