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Tax Tips, Guides & Insights
Helpful articles, simple guides, and expert tips to make your tax return faster, easier, and stress-free.
The 2026 Cost of Living Tax Offset: How to Secure Your $1,200
The Cost of Living Tax Offset (CLTO) is a temporary measure for the 2025–26 tax return. It provides up to $1,200 in tax relief, but the amount you get depends entirely on your taxable income.
Arthur Sterling - Head of Tax Education
May 56 min read
ATO Audit Targets 2026: What the New AI is Watching (And How to Protect Your Refund)
Quick Answer: The 2026 "Red Flag" ATO Audit Target List The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced its primary focus areas for the 2025–26 tax season. If your return includes any of the following, the new AI-driven "Data Matching" system will be looking at you closely: Side Hustles: Income from Uber, Airbnb, Airtasker, or eBay. Crypto Swaps: High-frequency digital asset trades and staking. Work-from-Home (WFH): Over-claiming hours without a 12-month logbook. Rental Pr
Arthur Sterling - Head of Tax Education
May 45 min read
The 2026 Guide to Working From Home (WFH) Tax Deduction
If you worked from home during the 2025–26 financial year, the ATO has specific rules you must follow. Here is the "Fast-Fact" summary.
Arthur Sterling - Head of Tax Education
May 46 min read
The $1,000 Standard Tax Deduction: What You Need to Know for 2026-27
The Australian Government has introduced a $1,000 standard tax deduction for work-related expenses. This change is designed to simplify tax time. But hold on! It isn't a "free $1,000 bonus."
Arthur Sterling - Head of Tax Education
Apr 216 min read
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