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Practical guides for individuals, property investors, sole traders and small businesses: what to keep, what you can claim and when things are due. Written by registered tax agent Jan Jansen.
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Lodging your 2025–26 return? Use this tax return checklist to gather your income, deduction, super and investment records, and check when your return is due.
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Individuals
Lodging your 2025–26 return? Use this tax return checklist to gather your income, deduction, super and investment records, and check when your return is due.
7 min read
Small business
Sole trader tax explained: 2025–26 and 2026–27 tax rates, ABN, GST, PAYG instalments, deductions, super and the small business income tax offset.
7 min read
Individuals
Work from home deductions for 2025–26 explained: the 70 cents per hour fixed rate, the actual cost method, the records you need and what you can't claim.
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Small business
BAS due dates for 2026–27, including extra time when a registered agent lodges, weekend rules, late lodgment penalties, interest and payment plans.
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Property
Rental property tax deductions for 2025–26: interest, repairs, depreciation, capital works, travel, holiday homes and the negative gearing changes ahead.
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ATO & compliance
Got a letter from the ATO? Learn the common letter types, how to check it's genuine, the deadlines that matter, payment plans and your objection rights.
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ATO & compliance
Why use a registered tax agent? More time to lodge, help with the ATO, deductible fees and penalty protection, plus how to check the TPB register first.
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Small business
Small business tax deductions explained: the $20,000 instant asset write-off, car and home office claims, prepaid expenses, super, stock and records.
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Personal advice
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