Tax

[Winmar]

Yay what an interesting topic. I need to do my tax. I've gone with H&R Block for the last few years, but think I heard that some of the smaller agents are better when it comes to finding stuff to claim for. Any thoughts?

 

[Sydo]

Save some cash, and do it online using the E-Tax software from www.ato.gov.au

 

[Southy]

I used a small local firm this year, got alot more back than I have in along time

 

[Winmar]

Were you with a bigger firm previously, Southy?

I thought of e-tax, but wasn't sure if I'd be able to identify all of the potential deductions using it. Hmmmm.

 

[Goreripper]

Next year I'm going to use an agent.

 

[Winmar]

How come you're thinking of going that way?

 

[chrisvp]

better to use someone small and simply tell them you want whatever you are entitled to , e-tax .......unless you know what you are doing and know what you are entitled to I'd avoid.

 

[Goreripper]

How come you're thinking of going that way?

I know I could probably get more back, but I never seem to have the dough to get it done right when tax time comes around.

 

[salty]

I think I need to use a place this year. The only income I've had for the past 12 months has been business income through my ABN (GST Registered), and I think I'm gonna get raped on it. So I need to deduct as much as I can haha.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I recommend e-tax for anyone with simple income, minimal deductions, decent PC skills and a rough knowledge of the tax system. As a non-practicing accountant I find using e-tax very simple, and have done a large handful of friends tax returns over the years as well. Maybe you know someone who has a good idea and they can help you do it at home?

Otherwise, I would use an agent, but I have never had any experience with any of them, so can't give any advice there.

 

[TinMan666]

i always use e-tax and always do pretty well without bullshitting or making anything up.

i guess that means i'm paying too much tax in the first place, but still it always feels like a win when you get a good chunk of money back from 'em!

 

[chrisvp]

its your money ralph heh heh

i always use e-tax and always do pretty well without bullshitting or making anything up.

i guess that means i'm paying too much tax in the first place, but still it always feels like a win when you get a good chunk of money back from 'em!

 

[Southy]

I have used a 'bigger' firm in the last couple of years winny, but this small local firm kick arse, and until they shaft me I intend to stay there