The deadline for DIY Tax Returns is on 31st October i.e. if you are lodging your own tax or risk receiving a fine totalling more than $1100.

There are a number of ways to improve your tax refund. From withholding additional amounts of tax to making contributions to your super fund

You need to report capital gains and losses in your income tax return and pay tax on your capital gains. Get help on property investment tax

When to lodge a tax return if you have a tax file number. Need help with your tax, contact us for a free consultation.

Bring relevant information with you. You may wish to categorize your expenses and total them so you have a summary of your deductions.

Here are 10 tax tips to avoid common mistakes with rental properties. Need help with property investment tax, contact CATS4Tax.

A tax deduction is available for the cost of buying and cleaning occupation-specific clothing, protective clothing and distinctive uniforms.

Eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business portion of the cost of an asset in the year the asset is first used.

Tax concessions are available for special professionals. The concessions allow averaging of income and the tax you owe.

You may be eligible to claim a deduction for your expenses directly related to undertaking study which has a connection to your employment.

To claim gifts & donations as a tax deduction, the beneficiary must be a deductible gift recipient. Need help with Tax? Contact CATS4Tax.

In order to claim a deduction: You must have spent the money and not have been reimbursed. The expenditure must be related to your income.

When lodging your tax return the last thing you want is to draw the attention of the Tax Office. Several things can make you stand out.

If you lodge before all the information has been prefilled you risk delays in processing your return. CATS4Tax can help you with your tax.

Check that your income statement from your employer says ‘tax ready’ and your private health insurance statement is available. Call CATS4Tax

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Lyndall Ward is a mobile Tax Accountant. She has more than a decade of experience in tax and is a qualified accountant. Call CATS4Tax.