Change the way you feel about taxes. Expert accounting, tax planning, and business advice from Dr. Adrian Raftery.https://mrtaxman.com.au/en-auhttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/keeping-you-informed--website-notice/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/ten-tax-changes-taking-effect-from-1-july-2025/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/2025-26-fee-schedule/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/2025-26-fee-schedule/Schedule of fees from 1 July 2025Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/7-surprising-things-you-may-be-able-to-claim-as-a-tax-deduction-2024-25/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/five-things-to-do-before-30-june-2025/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/seven-most-common-tax-mistakes-or-7-deadly-sins--for-2024-25/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/start-of-financial-year-tax-planning-2025-26/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/ten-tax-tips-for-small-business-2024-25/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/top-ten-tax-tips-for-rental-property-investors-2024-25/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/twelve-tax-tips-for-the-family-or-individual-2024-25/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/101-ways-to-save-money-on-yout-tax--legally/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/2024-25-fee-schedule/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/2024-25-fee-schedule/My schedule of fees for 2024/25 yearThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/2022-23-fee-schedule/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/2022-23-fee-schedule/Here are Mr Taxman's schedule of fees for the 2022/23 yearWed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/8-tax-changes-taking-effect-from-1-july-2021/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/start-of-financial-year-tax-planning-2021-22/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/seven-most-common-tax-mistakes-or-7-deadly-sins--for-2020-21/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/ten-tax-tips-for-small-business-2020-21/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/ten-tax-tips-for-the-family-or-individual-2020-21/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/top-ten-tax-tips-for-rental-property-investors-2020-21/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/2021-22-fee-schedule/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/2021-22-fee-schedule/Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/sme-tax-time-webinars--20-may-or-25-may/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/when-will-private-health-funds-issue-your-2020-tax-statement/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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?Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/start-of-financial-year-tax-planning-2020-21/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/ten-tax-changes-taking-effect-from-1-july-2020/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/ten-tax-changes-taking-effect-from-1-july-2020/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! 2020-2021 edition (Wiley, May 2020, AU$25.95), provides us with some of the tax changes coming into play from 1 July 2020.Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/tax-on-overseas-income-and-the-importance-of-saving-on-fx-conversion/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/tax-on-overseas-income-and-the-importance-of-saving-on-fx-conversion/If you earn money overseas then it is well known that when it comes to your annual ATO tax returns, all foreign overseas income must be reported in addition to your domestic income.Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/need-help-with-your-tax/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.auThu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/jobkeeper-subsidy-might-have-to-be-extended-to-avoid-fiscal-cliff/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Sun, 31 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/how-will-employees-and-businesses-survive-when-jobkeeper-ends/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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?Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/superannuation-guarantee-amnesty/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/superannuation-guarantee-amnesty/A superannuation guarantee amnesty was introduced on 6 March 2020. Employers participating in the amnesty need to apply by 7 September 2020.Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/keeping-a-diary-could-boost-your-tax-refund/https://mrtaxman.com.au/blog/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.Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT