Tax time is approaching, and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a range of tips and resources to help make tax time a little easier.

Understanding Your Deductions

Security professionals can claim work-related expenses, including union fees, protective equipment, work uniforms, and industry-specific tools. The ATO offers a tailored occupation guide for Security guards and employees, outlining deductions, income declaration requirements, and record-keeping best practices. Explore the latest deduction rules at ATO – Guards and security workers.

Keeping Your Records

Keeping organized financial records is essential for smooth tax filing. Use the myDeductions tool in the ATO app to store digital receipts, log work expenses, and manage records efficiently. Learn how to track expenses at ATO – myDeductions.

Best Time to Lodge

The best time to lodge is from late July, when the ATO automatically pre-fills financial data from employers, banks, and health funds into your tax return. Simply verify the details, add any missing income, and claim deductions. For secure online lodging, visit myGov or use the ATO online services portal.

For more on the prefilled information see: ATO Pre-fill Guide .

Stay Secure During Tax Time

Scammers ramp up activity during tax season, targeting Australians with fraudulent tax-related emails and phone calls. Stay informed about security measures on the ATO’s scam alerts page: ATO – Scam Alerts.

Resources