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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE?
February 4, 2022
Olivia Smith
Incorporate Australian Company

WHO CAN LODGE A TAX RETURN?

A Taxpayer lodges a tax return in Australia. While talking about the Australian Taxation Office, the first thing that comes to mind is a taxpayer. A Taxpayer is a person or a company deriving income or profits capital. Therefore, filing taxes is necessary if you do a job or have a business. But, before filing your taxes, it is crucial to know how to file one! 

HOW TO LODGE TAX RETURNS? 

You can choose a registered tax agent to lodge your tax or do it yourself by going online. It is typically challenging to lodge taxes yourself after maintaining enormous work pressure. Therefore, individuals and traders often hire a registered tax agent to make their work easier. 

WHAT ABOUT TAX DEDUCTIONS?

The most typical tax deductions are those linked to money spent as part of your work. Traders and individuals pay more income tax as they earn more taxable income. The amount of tax you pay is based on your taxable income. It must be known to everyone who pays taxes, that, taxable income is calculated by subtracting tax deductions from your accessible income. Therefore, the more your income is, the more tax deductions you will have.

CAN YOU LODGE TAX RETURNS YOURSELF?

Of course, you can! But, if you want to file your tax yourself, you should have a good knowledge of the procedures that are associated with tax in Australia. You may visit an Australian taxation office for further understanding. 

The Australian Taxation office instructs Australians to use myGov for accessing all services, including the tax return. MyGov gives you access to government online services in one place. You can link your MyGov account to the ATO and manage your tax easily. 

But, the problem lies because you have to run myGov website all by yourself, with little or no guidance from others, which in case, doesn’t allow you to get a better tax refund. Therefore, you need to understand tax rules completely before filing taxes all by yourself. Hence, if you make a mistake, you will stand responsible for it. 

IS MANAGING TAX COMPLICATED? 

It is. That is why most traders and individuals choose tax agents to manage tax returns efficiently. It is advisable to take professional help as it cuts down the extra stress associated with managing taxes regularly on time. Tax agents and legal professionals will help you calculate tax deductions and offer a clear picture of the entire taxation process before you.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

 We can help you manage your taxes smoothly with no hassle. If you register at our online Australian Taxation Office services for businesses, we will make it easier for you to connect with the ATO online to handle your tax and obligations. We help you keep track of your activity statements, employment documents through our ATO online app. Through the app you can view, prepare, organize and revise Taxable Payments Annual Reports (TPAR); schedule and deal with payment plans; switch between multiple entities; and more. 

If you aren’t sure about your tax deductions, we can correct your tax returns before it’s lodged with the ATO, to guarantee precision and adherence with taxation laws. 

If you choose us, you don’t have to worry about the due dates anymore. We will remind you of the exact date on which you need to pay. We have several options to help you if you’re having problems lodging or paying on time.