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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.
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
Crypto and Tax in Australia: A Simple 2026 Guide for Beginners
In Australia, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) does not view cryptocurrency as money. Instead, it is treated as property and is subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Here is the fast summary for the 2025–26 financial year.
Arthur Sterling - Head of Tax Education
May 46 min read
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