Tax & bookkeeping advice
Plain-English guides to deductions, tax returns, GST and bookkeeping, all in one place.
Start with a popular guide
Six guides people open most. Every other tip and occupation link is still below.
Tradies & construction
Tools, vehicle, PPE and uniform claims for site work.
Nurses & midwives
Uniforms, laundry, shift travel and CPD.
Working from home
Hours, running costs and the fixed-rate method.
Tax return cost
What individuals and businesses typically pay.
Bookkeeping cost
Fixed monthly packages versus hourly rates.
GST & BAS basics
When to register, what goes on a BAS, and common traps.
Tax return tips
Lodging, refunds, costs and the deductions people ask about most.
Lodging & deadlines
Work expenses
- Tax Deduction for Car Expenses?
- Tax Deduction for Travel Expenses?
- Tax Deduction for Work Clothing & Uniform?
- Tax Deduction for Computer or Laptop?
- Tax Deduction for Protection, Sunglasses and Headgear?
- Tax Deduction for Mobile Phone?
- Tax Deduction for Phone Calls?
- Tax Deduction for Tools, Equipment and other assets?
- Tax Deduction for Self Education?
- Tax Deduction for Personal Grooming & Makeup?
Bookkeeping & business tips
BAS, payroll, software and how to keep the books tidy.
BAS, GST & payroll
Choosing a bookkeeper
Tax topic guides
Plain-English guides on the topics that come up every tax year.
Property & investing
Super, GST & BAS
Tax deductions by occupation
2025–26 deduction guides for 41 occupations.
Trades & construction
Health
Education
Transport
Hospitality & retail
Office & professional
Emergency services & defence
Creative & media
General information only. It doesn’t take your circumstances into account, and tax rules change. Check ato.gov.au or talk to us about your situation.
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