Need a hand with your deductions this tax time? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a suite of tailored guides for paramedics.
Use them to learn which:
Find out more here.
For a summary of common expenses, click here.
Planning to claim work-related expenses this year?
Remember, to claim a deduction for any work expense:
In most cases, your records need to include written evidence from a supplier – like a receipt – that shows the cost, name of the supplier, date it was purchased, nature of the expense, and date the document was produced. You may also need other specific records, for example, a logbook for car expenses.
A bank or credit card statement (on its own) usually isn’t enough evidence to support your claim.
The myDeductions tool in the ATO app is the perfect way to keep track of all your receipts and records in one place. It’s easy to use, check out this video on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Instagram account.
For more information on keeping the right records for tax time, visit ato.gov.au/keepingrecords.
Did you support your favourite charity this year? Consider the following points to see if you may be able to claim it in your tax return:
If you meet all of the conditions above, you can claim a deduction. Visit ato.gov.au/giftsdonations
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reported more than a 300% increase in email impersonation scams in the last year.
ATO impersonation scams are generally at their peak at tax time. Scammers know Australians are focused on lodging their tax return, updating their personal information and may be anticipating refunds.
There are things you can do to protect yourself:
Follow these 3 steps to protect yourself from scams this tax time:
Find out more at ato.gov.au/scamsafe
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