Get it right this tax time: don’t lodge your return too early It might seem like a good idea to lodge your tax return as soon as the financial year ends – with costs of living rising you might be hoping for a refund, or you might just want to tick it off your to-do […]
Tax and your child’s money: what parents need to know As a parent or guardian, it’s essential to understand how tax applies to your child’s money. If your child has a savings account or receives other income, you need to know how to help them manage their finances and meet their tax obligations. Tax can […]
Upskilling? You may be able to claim your self-education expenses If you’ve thought about upskilling or undertaking professional development this year, you may be able to claim some of your self-education expenses in your 2024–2025 income tax return. You incur self-education expenses when you: take courses at an educational institution (even if you don’t gain […]
PERSONAL TAXATION Personal tax rates cut from 1 July 2026 and 2027 The Government has proposed to cut the personal income tax rate for the income threshold ($18,200 to $45,000) from 16% to 15% (from 1 July 2026) and 14% (from 1 July 2027). Under the proposed changes, every Australian taxpayer will receive a tax cut of […]
ASIC warns of scammers impersonating Bunnings with fake investment bonds If you’ve spotted what looks like an amazing investment opportunity from Bunnings recently, beware! The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued an urgent warning about scammers impersonating the retailer to promote fake “sustainability investment bonds”. These scammers claim that the investments will have […]
Recovering from a natural disaster: what you need to know about tax As Australia experiences another summer of unpredictable weather patterns, it’s essential to be prepared for the unexpected – natural disasters like fires, floods, earthquakes and cyclones can turn your world upside down. While you’re focused on rebuilding and recovery, tax may be the […]
Understanding the Australian Government’s plan for cash and cheques As digital payments become increasingly prevalent, the Federal Government has announced it’s taking significant steps to modernise the nation’s payment system while working to ensure that no one’s left behind. This involves maintaining the use of cash for essential transactions and phasing out cheques in a […]
Tax consequences of sharing your home Homeowners can share their homes in a range of ways – you might have an agreement to rent out a room, offer short stays through a platform like Airbnb, accept money from a friend who sometimes needs a bed, or receive board payments from family members. Some of these […]
Claiming the tax-free threshold: getting it right If you’re an Australian resident for tax purposes, you don’t have to pay income tax on the first $18,200 you earn each year, from any source. This is called the “tax-free threshold”. If you have more than one job, change employers during the year, have a sole trader […]
Get ready for tax time 2024 The end of the financial year is fast approaching and with that, tax time 2024 is kicking into gear. As it has in previous years, the ATO has recently flagged some primary areas where taxpayers frequently make mistakes on their tax returns. “These are the areas that people are […]
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