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Best Ways to Use Your 2019 Tax Refund
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Best Ways to Use Your 2019 Tax Refund

Whether you are due to get a small return or a windfall, planning how to send your 2019 tax refund in advance can help you make the most of your money. Get inspiration here as we outline 7 of the best ways to use your tax refund money.

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Office Workers – Find Out What You Can Claim for on your 2019 Tax Return
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Office Workers – Find Out What You Can Claim for on your 2019 Tax Return

As an office worker in Australia, there are certain items you can and cannot include on your 2019 tax return. This article outlines what they are, and will help you make the most of the time you spend completing your tax return this year.

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Hospitality Workers – Here’s What You Can Claim for on a 2019 Tax Return
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Hospitality Workers – Here’s What You Can Claim for on a 2019 Tax Return

Find out exactly which allowances and income people who work in hospitality need to report on a tax return, the records you need to keep, and the items you can and cannot claim as part of your work-related deductions.

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2019 Tax Return Tips for Students
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2019 Tax Return Tips for Students

If you are a student in Australia, this article will tell you what you need to know before you submit your 2019 tax return. It offers practical information about tax returns for students and international students living in Australia.

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Retail Workers – Here’s What You Can Claim for on your 2019 Tax Return
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Retail Workers – Here’s What You Can Claim for on your 2019 Tax Return

Find out exactly which allowances and income that individual retail workers need to report on a tax return, the records you need to keep, and the items you can and cannot claim as part of your work-related deductions for your 2019 tax return

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ATO To Crack-down on Small Businesses Who Take ‘Cash in Hand’
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ATO To Crack-down on Small Businesses Who Take ‘Cash in Hand’

Following an increase in the value of dollars that are being lost into the black economy; the ATO is stepping up its efforts to detect small businesses and contractors who are avoiding paying their taxes.

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How to Save Time on your 2019 Tax Return
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How to Save Time on your 2019 Tax Return

In this post, we share some practical advice about how you can save time on your tax return. We also outline the different work-related expenses you can add to your 2019 tax return.

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Top Six Things in 2019 People Forget to Claim for on Tax Returns
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Top Six Things in 2019 People Forget to Claim for on Tax Returns

In this post, we outline the top six things people in Australia forget to claim for on their tax returns based on data released by the National Tax and Accountants Association.

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ATO Tax Return Focus for 2019
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ATO Tax Return Focus for 2019

In this post, we discuss what the ATO will be scrutinising for all tax claims submitted for 2019 and outline the reasons behind why they will be looking more closely at tax returns for mobile phones, internet, rental deductions and work-related travel expenses.

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What Could Trigger an Audit from the ATO in 2019?
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What Could Trigger an Audit from the ATO in 2019?

Find out what actions and claims could trigger an ATO audit on your tax return this year, along with learning about some of the most likely targets for the year ahead.

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Government's 2019 changes to the Personal Income Tax Plan
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Government's 2019 changes to the Personal Income Tax Plan

Changes which have been made by the government to the personal income tax plan have now been written into law. Take a look and see if you are going to be automatically entitled to a rebate in 2019 and lower personal tax thresholds going forward.

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Different Ways to Lodge a Tax Return in Australia in 2019
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Different Ways to Lodge a Tax Return in Australia in 2019

In this post, we outline the different options you have for lodging a tax return in Australia in 2019. Looking at the key differences between using a tax agent, submitting your own tax return online, and sending a paper tax return.

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Truckdrivers  - What You Can Claim for your 2019 Tax Return
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Truckdrivers - What You Can Claim for your 2019 Tax Return

Find out exactly which allowances and income a truck driver needs to report, the records you need to keep, and the items you can and cannot claim as part of your work-related deductions.

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Flightcrew – Here’s What You Can Claim on your 2019 Tax Return
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Flightcrew – Here’s What You Can Claim on your 2019 Tax Return

Find out exactly which allowances and income flight crew need to report on a tax return, the records you need to keep, and the items you can and cannot claim as part of your work-related deductions.

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How the ATO Proposal for Tax Debt Reporting Could Ruin Your Credit Worthiness
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How the ATO Proposal for Tax Debt Reporting Could Ruin Your Credit Worthiness

If this proposed change to the law is passed, then individuals across a range of sectors could see their credit scores plummet due to tax debts.

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Nurses, Carpenters, Social Workers, Programmers, and Truck Drivers Come Out on Top With 2018 Personal Tax Cut Plans
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Nurses, Carpenters, Social Workers, Programmers, and Truck Drivers Come Out on Top With 2018 Personal Tax Cut Plans

Following the 2018 budget, plans are being proposed that could save middle and low-income earners at least $530 on their 2019 tax bill.

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ATO Tells People to Take More Care with Tax Returns After 2017-2018 Review
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ATO Tells People to Take More Care with Tax Returns After 2017-2018 Review

Warning issued by the ATO following shocking tax return adjustment rates for early 2017-2018 submissions.

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ATO Scam Alert – August 2018
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ATO Scam Alert – August 2018

With the tax season swiftly approaching, there are more scammers trying to trick people into handing over their personal data. Take a look at the ATOs guidance about the common types of scams along with their guidance on what to do if you think a communication or request could be fraudulent.

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Australian Tax Laws – What Will Change in July 2018
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Australian Tax Laws – What Will Change in July 2018

Find out what is changing in relation to the personal income tax laws for individuals in Australia on 1st July 2018.

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Work-Related Car Expense Claims in 2017/2018 to Come Under Close Scrutiny by the ATO
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Work-Related Car Expense Claims in 2017/2018 to Come Under Close Scrutiny by the ATO

Find out why the ATO is clamping down on people who are claiming work-related car expense claims on their 2017-2018 tax returns.

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Personal Tax Benefits for Australian Homeowners in 2017-2018

Personal Tax Benefits for Australian Homeowners in 2017-2018

Find out what tax benefits are available to you as a homeowner in Australia for the 17-18 tax year.

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ATO Targets Couriers and Cleaners as Part of The Latest Crackdown on the ‘Black Economy’
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ATO Targets Couriers and Cleaners as Part of The Latest Crackdown on the ‘Black Economy’

Due to changes to the ATO reporting, couriers and cleaners need to start preparing ahead of the next tax year to ensure they are ready for the new requirements.

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No Changes to Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds for 2017-2018
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No Changes to Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds for 2017-2018

Take a look at this article to find out what’s new to personal tax income returns in 2017, including information about amounts you do not need to pay pax for in your 2017 return.

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2017 Tax Advice for People in Australia Who Rent Out Rooms or Offer Short-Term Rentals
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2017 Tax Advice for People in Australia Who Rent Out Rooms or Offer Short-Term Rentals

If you use Stayz or Airbnb to let out space in your home, as of 2017, the ATO is now using new software to detect bookings and potential income tax obligations.

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How to Know If You Need to Lodge a 2017 Tax Return with the ATO
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How to Know If You Need to Lodge a 2017 Tax Return with the ATO

Read this post to find out if you need to lodge a 2017/2018 return with the ATO this year and to find out what to do if you are not required to lodge a return

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