
Why the ATO Wants Tax Returns to Disappear — and What They’re Collecting About You
If you’re still thinking the ATO is just sitting back waiting for your tax return to roll in, it’s time for a reality check. Right now, they’re in the middle
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If you’re still thinking the ATO is just sitting back waiting for your tax return to roll in, it’s time for a reality check. Right now, they’re in the middle

As the financial year comes to a close, this is your last opportunity to get on top of your share investments and understand what tax implications are — before it’s

TaxTank is thrilled to announce our new partnership with MCG Quantity Surveyors, one of Australia’s leading quantity surveying firms. As a property investor, you already understand the importance of maximising

For years, getting life insurance meant long forms, complicated medical exams, endless waiting, and hidden costs buried in fine print. It was one of those ‘set and forget’ things, something

You’ve spent years building financial security, investing, planning, and making smart moves. Then, bam! Life throws a curveball, like that time you thought you could still do a backflip at

Picture this. You’ve got a solid income, a mortgage or two, maybe some shares, a growing super fund, and a pretty good handle on your tax (especially if you’re a

Life insurance is one of those things you know you should have… but it’s often buried in the too-hard basket – tangled in red tape, hidden brokerage fees, and outdated policies sitting

If you claim work-related deductions in Australia, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has you on its radar, even if you don’t realise it. One of their favourite tools is the

In 2017 the ATO announced 9 out of 10 property investors make mistakes. Years later, the error rate hasn’t budged, says the ATO, but their AI’s appetite for your data

If you’re searching for Turbotax in Australia, you might be hoping for an easy, stress-free way to do your tax return. But here’s the reality: Turbotax is not available in

Let’s face it: the Medicare Levy Surcharge may not be Australia’s most inequitable tax… but it’s definitely in the top five. To break it down, you already pay 2% of your income via the Medicare

We’re excited to announce that TaxTank has been named The Most Innovative Tax Platform 2025 by WeMoney. It’s recognition we’re proud of because it confirms what our customers already know:

Property investment is a great way to build long-term wealth in Australia, but even the smartest portfolio can come unstuck without a solid safety net. Whether you’ve got one rental

As a landlord in today’s dynamic market, you’re constantly balancing the books. Your goal is to maximise returns on your investment while navigating an increasingly complex landscape of tax compliance,

Picture this: it’s June. You’re at the kitchen table, laptop open, drowning in a sea of bank statements. Somewhere between your Bunnings runs, client payments, transfers to other personal accounts,

Refinancing is booming. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than $21 billion in investor home loans were refinanced in a single month this year, as Australians scramble to

The ATO’s cranking up compliance for micro-hustlers, expecting you to run your business like a seasoned CEO, even though 40% of the 1.6 million sole traders are already juggling full-time

Mortgage brokers have quietly seized control of Australia’s lending landscape. They now handle 76.8% of all new home loans, a record-breaking $400+ billion in annual settlements. The big banks? They’re

Tax season is in full swing, and the ATO isn’t taking its foot off the pedal. Every year, millions of tax returns are reviewed, and a significant number end up being

Managing rental properties in Australia can be an overwhelming task, especially when it comes to keeping track of income, expenses, and tax obligations. That’s where rental property accounting software comes

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Knowing which deductions you can claim each financial year is the key to maximising the profits from your investment property. If you’re feeling confused and overwhelmed because your rental properties aren’t performing as predicted, then it’s likely you’ve been missing out on some important deductions!

EOFY might be nearly over, but we’re just getting started. At TaxTank, we’ve spent the last few months fine-tuning, integrating, and launching features designed to give you more control, more

Are you thinking about embracing the short-term holiday-let model? Airbnb has shaken up the hotel industry, but it also has the potential to power up your property investment strategy. In

In 2019, 90% of companies were on the cloud. By 2021, it’s predicted that 94% of workloads will be processed by cloud data centres. It’s a big buzzword with even bigger

Delivering exceptional service to your individual clients is difficult because they tend to pass through but once a year… However, exception service is the foundation for long-term growth and profitability for accounting firms so we all need to get better or risk losing more and more clients to the ATO’s MyTax.

Housing affordability continues to be a hot topic and the often-raised suggestion of replacing stamp duty on the sale of a property with a universal land tax is back on the table.

Do you know how much tax you’ll pay this year? Would you like to pay less tax?
Tax is not fun, it’s not fair and it’s far from easy. Well it was anyway.. but we’re going to change all of that with one simple software solution, TaxTank.

A successful property portfolio doesn’t happen overnight, but with a great plan, a solid strategy and ongoing review of your circumstances, your property portfolio can secure your financial freedom. Here are our 5 steps to building a successful property portfolio!

Most people remain unaware of their financial position and wait until the end of the financial year to start thinking about their tax return, which gives the ATO a really unfair advantage. Here’s how to beat the ATO at their own game.
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