Keeping you informed - website notice

Section 45 of the of the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 requires registered tax practitioners to advise all current and prospective clients of the following: (a) That the TPB maintains a register of tax agents and BAS agents and how clients can access and search the register. (b) How clients can make a complaint about a tax agent service provided by a registered tax practitioner, including the TPB’s complaints process. (c) General information about the registered tax practitioner’s rights, responsibilities and obligations as tax agent or BAS agent, including to their clients, under the taxation laws (including the TASA), and what obligations their clients have to their registered tax practitioner. (d) Whether certain events have occurred within the last five years (but not before 1 July 2022). (e) Whether the registered tax practitioner’s registration as a tax agent or a BAS agent is subject to any conditions.

TEN TAX CHANGES TAKING EFFECT FROM 1 JULY 2025

The only constant about tax is change. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), provides us with some of the tax changes coming into play from 1 July 2025.

2025/26 fee schedule

Schedule of fees from 1 July 2025

7 SURPRISING THINGS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO CLAIM AS A TAX DEDUCTION 2024/25

30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), provides some unusual deductions that you didn’t know you could claim for you and your business and maximise your tax refund (or reduce your tax bill) this year.

FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE 30 JUNE 2025

30 June is rapidly approaching and with every dollar counting during this cost of living crisis now is the time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

SEVEN MOST COMMON TAX MISTAKES (or 7 deadly sins!) for 2024/25

The new financial year will soon be here which comes with it the annual obligation to submit our income tax return by 31 October. For many of us, the process is as painful as having your teeth pulled but the rewards can be great. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), shares with us seven common mistakes to avoid when doing your tax this year.

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR TAX PLANNING 2025/26

Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), shares with us excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund next year.

TEN TAX TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 2024/25

Small business entities (SBEs) have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

TOP TEN TAX TIPS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY INVESTORS 2024/25

Over 2.27 million people claimed just more than $44.4 billion in rental deductions in their tax return last year. With June 30 rapidly approaching, it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund from your rental property this year.

TWELVE TAX TIPS FOR THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL 2024/25

30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2025-2026 edition (Wiley, May 2025, AU$32.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

101 Ways to Save Money on yout Tax - Legally!

15th Edition!!!! An essential money-saving resource for every Australian who pays tax – fully updated for the 2019-2020 tax year.

2022/23 fee schedule

Here are Mr Taxman's schedule of fees for the 2022/23 year

8 TAX CHANGES TAKING EFFECT FROM 1 JULY 2021

The only constant about tax is change. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95), provides us with some of the tax changes coming into play from 1 July 2021.

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR TAX PLANNING 2021/22

Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95) shares with us excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund next year.

SEVEN MOST COMMON TAX MISTAKES (or 7 deadly sins!) for 2020/21

The new financial year will soon be here which comes with it the annual obligation to submit our income tax return by 31 October. For many of us, the process is as painful as having your teeth pulled but the rewards can be great. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95), shares with us seven common mistakes to avoid when doing your tax this year.

TEN TAX TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 2020/21

Small business entities (SBEs) have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

TEN TAX TIPS FOR THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL 2020/21

30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

TOP TEN TAX TIPS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY INVESTORS 2020/21

Over 2.21 million people claimed just under $50 billion in rental deductions in their tax return last year. With June 30 rapidly approaching, it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2021-2022 edition (Wiley, May 2021, AU$29.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund from your rental property this year.

2021/22 fee schedule

SME Tax Time Webinars - 20 May or 25 May

Get EOFY ready with one of Australia’s leading tax experts and best-selling author Dr Adrian Raftery, otherwise known as Mr Taxman.

When will Private Health Funds issue your 2020 tax statement?

So you have your assessable income and allowable deductions all sorted out & want to lodge your return ASAP but your private health fund has slowed things up. So when will BUPA, AHM, Defence Health, Navy Health, CBHS, Westfund, HCF, Australian Unity, Medibank et.al have your tax statement for 30 June 2020 available?

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR TAX PLANNING 2020/21

Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95) shares with us excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund next year.

Need help with your tax?

Take the stress out of tax time with one of Australia’s leading tax experts. Call Mr Taxman today on 1800 TAXMAN (1800 829 626) or drop an email to adrian@mrtaxman.com.au

JobKeeper subsidy might have to be extended to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’

Millions of Australians will face tough economic times in October when the JobKeeper subsidy ends according to experts, unless they get more support.

How will employees and businesses survive when Jobkeeper ends?

The Government’s JobKeeper scheme has been a lifesaver for businesses and employees alike, but what happens when it ends?

Keeping a diary could boost your tax refund

Using the Australian Taxation Office's temporary "shortcut" method for claiming home office expenses brought about because of COVID-19 could leave you worse off than keeping a diary and stating actual running costs.

TOP TEN TAX TIPS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY INVESTORS 2019/2020

Over 2.16 million people claimed more than $47.4 billion in rental deductions in their tax return last year. With June 30 rapidly approaching, it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund from your rental property this year.

TEN TAX TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS 2019/20

Small and medium business entities (SMEs) have access to a range of concessions which not only help reduce their taxable income but are also designed to make tax administration easier. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), gives some excellent tips for small business owners to action and minimise your business’ tax bill this year.

TEN TAX TIPS FOR THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL 2019/20

30 June is rapidly approaching and it is time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #16

Can my company claim up to $150,000 on a new car under the instant asset write-off rules?

FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE 30 JUNE

30 June is rapidly approaching and with every dollar counting during this COVID-19 pandemic now is the time to do some urgent tax planning. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

SEVIN DEADLY TAX SINS

The new financial year will soon be here which comes with it the annual obligation to submit our income tax return by 31 October. For many of us, the process is as painful as having your teeth pulled but the rewards can be great. Dr Adrian Raftery, principal of Mr Taxman and author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), shares with us seven common mistakes to avoid when doing your tax this year.

1 IN 3 AUSTRALIANS TO GET BIGGER TAX CHEQUE THIS YEAR

More than 30% of Australians are expected to get a bigger refund from the taxman this year according to one of Australia’s leading tax experts.

2020/21 fee schedule

If you would like one of Australia's leading tax experts and author of top-selling 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!, then please be advised that my schedule of fees is as follows:

A COVID-19 TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #15

How to code your Cash Flow Boost Payments

A COVID-19 TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #14

Deferring compulsory HECS/HELP/TSL/VSL repayments

A COVID-19 TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #13

How business owners can claim the JobKeeper subsidy if not on the payroll (eg due to receiving dividends or family trust distributions only)

Home Office Expenses - A Current Affair segment

Household finances are severely stretched at the moment, and finding savings has never been more important.

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #11

Home office expenses update from the ATO.

A COVID-19 TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #12

WFH? Change your postal address from work to home.

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #10

Pre-register for early access to superannuation

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #9

Vary your PAYG Instalments to zero as part of COVID-19 relief from the Government.

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #7

JobKeeper Subsidy

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #8

A great infographic prepared by Michael Armstrong which summarises all of the various incentives that are out there for SMEs.

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #6

Making work-related calls from home

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #2

Download the myDeductions App from the ATO

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #3

Tax on redundancies

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #4

Golden rules on mortgage holidays

A COVID-19 TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #5

Getting relief from loans

Coping with redundancy

One consequence of a slowing econmu is that more people are likely to experience redundancy. Redundancy is a stressevent, but if it happens to you, there are ways in which its impact can be reduced.

A COVID-19 TAX TIP FROM MR TAXMAN #1

Working from home