G&A Editorial Team

If part of your job happens at home, you may be entitled to claim a deduction for the extra costs that come with it. But working from home deductions are an area the ATO reviews closely so it pays to understand exactly what you can claim and what records you need to back it up. Who Can Claim a Working From Home Deduction? To be eligible, you generally need to meet three conditions: You're working from home to fulfil your employment duties not just completing minimal tasks such as occasionally...

A lot of people working in Australia on a 462 (Work and Holiday) visa assume that when tax time comes around, they'll get back a decent chunk of money - a story that circulates a lot within backpacker and working-holiday communities. In reality, because of the special tax rate that applies to this visa category, most people end up with little to no refund and some even owe extra tax. This article breaks down how the rules actually work, so your tax return doesn't come as a surprise. 1. What...

Many international students don't realise, when lodging their first tax return, that they may be entitled to an exemption from the 2% Medicare Levy - a charge most Australian taxpayers are required to pay. This article explains this entitlement and the correct process for claiming it. What is the Medicare Levy? The Medicare Levy is a compulsory charge, generally 2% of taxable income, that funds Australia's public healthcare system (Medicare) for those entitled to access it. Why might...