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Claiming Self-Education Expenses on Your Tax Return

What self-education and professional development costs you can claim on tax, the connection test the ATO applies, and common mistakes to avoid.

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ATA Accountants Team

22 Oct 20265 min read

For Individuals

Capital Gains Tax Basics: How It Actually Works in Australia

A clear explanation of how capital gains tax works in Australia, including the 50% discount, what counts as a CGT event, and common exemptions.

ATA Accountants Team

21 Sept 20267 min read

For Individuals

Novated Leases Explained: How They Actually Work for Tax

A plain-English guide to novated leases — how the tax benefit works, what's included, and the situations where a novated lease makes financial sense.

ATA Accountants Team

9 Aug 20266 min read

For Individuals

Working From Home Tax Deductions: What You Can Actually Claim

A clear guide to claiming work-from-home expenses on your tax return, including the two methods available and the records you need to keep.

ATA Accountants Team

21 July 20266 min read

For Individuals

Investment Property Tax Deductions: What You Can (and Can't) Claim

A clear guide to what landlords can and can't claim on an investment property, including depreciation, repairs vs improvements, and common mistakes that trigger ATO attention.

ATA Accountants Team

10 June 20256 min read

Late Tax Returns

Overdue Tax Returns: What Actually Happens, and How to Fix It

Behind on your tax returns? Here's what actually happens when you have overdue lodgements, and the practical steps to get back on track without unnecessary stress.

ATA Accountants Team

22 May 20256 min read

For Businesses

End of Financial Year Tax Planning: What to Review Before 30 June

Practical, time-sensitive tax planning strategies business owners should review before 30 June, from superannuation timing to instant asset write-offs and trust distributions.

ATA Accountants Team

1 May 20256 min read

For Businesses

Sole Trader, Company, or Trust? Choosing the Right Business Structure

A practical guide to choosing between a sole trader, company, partnership, and trust structure in Australia — covering tax, liability, and when it's time to restructure.

ATA Accountants Team

30 Apr 20256 min read

For Businesses

BAS and GST Mistakes That Quietly Cost Businesses Money

The most common BAS and GST errors small business owners make, from incorrect classification to cash flow timing, and how to avoid costly corrections down the line.

ATA Accountants Team

15 Apr 20256 min read

SMSF

SMSF Compliance: What Trustees Need to Get Right Every Year

A clear guide to the annual compliance obligations of running a self-managed super fund, including audits, investment strategy, and the most common mistakes that trigger ATO action.

ATA Accountants Team

18 Mar 20256 min read

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