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Irene Watt

Work-from-home tax deductions top of mind as ATO cracks down

New research from cloud-based tax software TaxTank reveals that 50% of Gen X’s, 40% of Millennials, and 30% of Baby Boomers intend on claiming work-from-home (WFH) expenses this tax year.

The findings coincide with a recent statement from the ATO saying it would scrutinise WFH expenses this tax year with millions of Australians having pivoted to remote and hybrid work environments due to COVID-19.

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Irene Watt

Maximise your tax return in 2022

Getting a great tax return can help you reach your financial goals faster. Whether it’s an overseas holiday or paying down some debt, your tax return can be used for a variety of life-affirming purposes. Think of it as a form of forced savings. In 2021, Australian taxpayers received an average tax refund of $2490 – not a bad incentive to make the most of tax time!

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Irene Watt

Preparing early can help maximise your MyTax tax return

We all know that paying taxes is one of the certainties of life. For many it is a dreaded once-a-year event full of confusion and hassle. For others, they see the need to get prepared prior and look for ways they can minimize the amount of tax they have to pay, before the EOFY. If you want to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket, preparing early is a sure-fire way of maximising your tax return.

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Irene Watt

New data shows cost of living savings are top of mind this tax season

Australians plan to save their tax returns this year despite not knowing nor actively planning to maximise what they receive, according to TaxTank

New research from cloud-based tax software TaxTank reveals over half (56%) of Australians find tax time stressful, with the notion of missed deductions causing the greatest degree of anxiety.

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Irene Watt

How to maximise your tax return using myTax

When it comes to tax time, only around one in four Aussies choose to lodge their own tax return. Because the ATO receives around 10 million tax returns every year, that means 7.5 million people don’t trust their own ability when it comes to lodging the best tax return possible.

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