While many savvy retailers are great at tricking people into spending money at this time of year purely to get a tax deduction, there are genuine ways to spend for a better tax refund.
Tax time can be painful or highly anticipated. Dr Adrian Raftery outlines the traps and tricks.
Running late with your tax? You could get slugged financially if you miss the deadline unless you make a few simple moves.
Whether you’re an employee or self-employed, acting before June 30 can deliver a financial windfall within months. Here’s how.
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.
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An essential money-saving resource for every Australian who pays tax – updated for the 2020-2021 tax year and including the latest COVID-19 pandemic government relief measures.

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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

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  • "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

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