Individuals

Fraudulent emails about e-Tax

Fraudulent emails are circulating which pretend to be from the Australian Tax Office. Using social engineering tricks the criminals behind these emails try to trick you into providing personal information as a pretext to receiving a tax refund. This personal information can be used by the criminals to steal your identity. read more

Warning on tax scams

During the busy tax season, scammers will try to catch you off guard using phone calls, letters, text messages, emails, bogus websites and even false job advertisements to trick you into providing your personal details, banking information and pay money. read more

ATO warns investors of tax time schemes

The ATO has warned taxpayers to steer clear of tax avoidance schemes as they prepare to lodge their 2011 tax returns. read more

MoneySmart

The MoneySmart website offers free, independent guidance to help you make the most of your money. read more

Claiming deductions for donations to flood relief

The ATO will allow deductions without a receipt for donations up to $10 made to 'bucket appeals' for the floods in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. read more

Keep track of your super contributions

Be aware of how much you can contribute to super can save you money, as there are caps on how much you can contribute before you have to pay extra tax. read more

New for Family Tax

Changes to Family tax items including Paid Parental Leave, Same Sex Couples and Baby bonus. read more

Separating your personal and company monies

If you’re a private company owner, under tax law you must treat your private expenses separately from your company expenses. read more

First home saver account

A first home saver account is a savings account designed to offer a simple, tax-effective way of saving for a first home through a combination of government contributions and low taxes. read more

Tax Return Questionnaire

Tax Return Questionnaire to prepare your income tax return for 2009-2010. read more