Superannuation changes cause a July cut in take-home pay for many workers

May 25, 2021

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Workers across Australia face a surprise pay cut when compulsory employer superannuation payments rise from 9.5 to 10 per cent of wages on July 1.

ATO refunds: Five tips for bigger personal tax deductions

May 31, 2021

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The tax man will be looking closely at deductions this year, but there are several key way Aussies can boost their refunds.

How to claim your ‘work from home’ expenses in this year’s tax return

May 30, 2021

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Working from home has been great for some but claiming your expenses can be confusing. Here’s one pitfall you should avoid.

Stiff ATO penalties for failure to declare crypto profits

Jun 01, 2021

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Those who hold cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, as an investment are likely to receive a “please explain” from the Australian Taxation Office if they fail to declare when they are sold at a profit.

Donations deductions: don’t get caught out by tax trap

Jun 24, 2022

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A late-June donations drive is under way and generous Australians can boost their tax refund, but traps are lurking.

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  • "Yes you show the km allowance as taxable income and then you can also make a claim for your car travel. Under the cents per kilometre method you are limited to the first 5000km. So if you get..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:57PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "No would not be able to claim the Uber home nor to the station the next day. The trip to the off-sit meeting would be claimable."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:55PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "Depends on your finance type ... if you takeout a lease then the lease payment forms part of your costs (but no depreciation can be claimed) ... if you takeout a Hire Purchase or a Loan then only the..."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:54PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "The cost of the trailer itself could be depreciated - usually over 8 years. Assuming no personal usage with it then 100% of that depreciation plus annual rego could be claimed."

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:50PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses

  • "That would be a non-deductible trip unfortunately Erin"

    By: Mr Taxman at Jun 04, 2025 11:48PM

    Post: Claiming car expenses