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2025-26 Federal Budget: Money Talks

Thursday, 27th March 2025
The Government's big moment in the 2025-26 Federal Budget was the personal income tax cuts. Income tax cuts are a dazzling headline but in reality...
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ATO Change: Monthly BAS for Non-Compliant Small Businesses

Wednesday, 12th March 2025
From April 1st, the Australian Taxation Office is implementing a significant change to Business Activity Statement (BAS) reporting requirements that...
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Airtasker Income: The ATO Is Watching

Monday, 24th February 2025
The ATO's sophisticated data-matching systems now track every dollar earned through sharing platforms like Airtasker. As tax professionals, we're...
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Federal budget 2024. How does it impact you?

Wednesday, 15th May 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has just unveiled the government's third budget, marking a significant move with a $300 reduction in power bills for every...
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Ride Sharing and Delivery Drivers Tax Tips

Tuesday, 5th December 2023
Embarking on the journey of driving for a rideshare company or delivering food through an online app opens up exciting opportunities for income....
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The Benefits of Becoming a Tax Professional in 2024

Tuesday, 14th November 2023
In the ever-evolving world of finance, there's a career path that continues to shine brightly, and that's becoming a tax professional. As we step...
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Exclusive Automotive Deal for Privilege Plus Members!

Monday, 16th October 2023
Unmissable savings ahead! Discover our special partnership offer with OZ TORQUE Automotive, exclusively for our Privilege Plus members.
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Tax Deductions Checklist for Construction Workers

Monday, 16th October 2023
Construction workers often incur various expenses while carrying out their duties. The good news is that many of these expenses can be claimed as...
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Tax Checklist for Office Workers

Monday, 4th September 2023
From car expenses to self-education, our basic checklist helps you uncover potential deductions that might have slipped under the radar. While we...
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10 Reasons Why Tax with a Professional is Smarter

Tuesday, 4th July 2023
We live in an era where self-reliance is highly praised. From DIY projects to self-help books, there's a sense of accomplishment in doing things...
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ATO Cracks Down on Aussies

Thursday, 8th June 2023
The ATO is about to enhance its Personal Income Tax Compliance Program, thanks to an additional $89.6 million in funding. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...
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Federal Budget 2023. The Good & Not So Good.

Wednesday, 10th May 2023
The Albanese government of Australia presented its 2023 federal budget, which included measures such as cost-of-living relief, healthcare, housing,...
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Tax Tips for Defence Force Personnel

Tuesday, 9th May 2023
As a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), you serve your country with honour and distinction. You may also be eligible for unique tax...
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Tax Tips for Students

Thursday, 27th April 2023
As a student, you know how tough it can be to juggle studying, work, and paying the bills. But did you know that you might be able to get some of...
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Home Office Deduction Changes for Your 2023 Tax Return: Navigating the Maze

Thursday, 30th March 2023
As your trusted tax agent, we know that navigating the changes to the home office deduction rules can feel like trying to find your way through a...
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Landscapers & Gardeners Tax Tips

Monday, 6th March 2023
As a landscaper in Australia, there are a few tax tips that can help you save money and avoid penalties. Here are some simple but effective tips that...
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Hairdressers & Barbers Tax Tips

Wednesday, 8th February 2023
If you are an employee working as a hairdresser or barber, here are some tax tips that can help you cut through your tax obligations.
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Onboarding your New Year's Resolutions

Wednesday, 25th January 2023
New Year's resolutions are a time-honoured tradition, and many people make financial resolutions as a way to set goals for improving their financial...
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Hospitality Workers Tax Tips

Monday, 5th December 2022
Like many industries, hospitality too can invite many ‘iffy’ scenarios where you could easily overclaim or simply forget what is a deduction and what...
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Two Million Australians audited by the ATO

Thursday, 3rd November 2022
Did you know that each year over two million Australians get audited by the Australian Taxation Office? ITP Qld works hard to ensure our clients are...
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Professionals with Benefits

Thursday, 13th October 2022
We are the original tax professionals, but what does that really mean? To the industry it means experience, knowledge and respect, but to our...
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2022-23 Federal Budget Breakdown

Monday, 4th April 2022
This week the Federal Government delivered their 2022-2023 budget with many changes that might get lost in the shuffle of the soon-to-be-called...
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Late Tax Returns - What’s the worst that could happen?

Tuesday, 26th October 2021
We get it. Life happens. Sometimes doing your tax returns is not your number one priority. But if you have not lodged a tax return for a few years,...
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A tax professional answers the most common tax questions

Thursday, 26th August 2021
We know tax is a complicated subject and trying to understand it can feel like trying to learn a new language. Our tax professionals have tackled...
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3 Signs you’re dealing with a tax scammer

Tuesday, 27th July 2021
Like clockwork, and as the tax season rolls around, scammers once again set their sights on the vulnerable who are busily preparing to lodge their...
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The perks of preparing your tax return with a professional

Friday, 16th July 2021
Let's face it, for those of us who aren't a professional, preparing your tax return can feel like a guessing game. Aside from the stress of making...
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Working multiple jobs? The Tax Free Threshold could cost you

Thursday, 1st July 2021
For many Queenslanders, having a second job is a necessity. While this can be a good strategy for boosting your bottom line, if you don't properly...
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Received JobKeeper? Your tax return could become complicated.

Monday, 21st June 2021
JobKeeper has been an invaluable safety net for many throughout the pandemic. However, those who received JobKeeper payments this financial year may...
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Budget 2021. What's Changed?

Monday, 17th May 2021
With the Federal Government recently announcing their 2021-22 budget many Australians are scrambling to figure out the potential impact to their back...
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A rewarding career in tax is just a click away

Friday, 22nd January 2021
Are you seeking a stable and rewarding career in tax? ITP Qld's Tax Training School is now taking enrollments for the class of 2021 with job...
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Lodging late or previous year tax returns

Tuesday, 27th October 2020
Submitting your tax return on time is super important. Not only does it make you look good to the ATO, but Australians who lodge their return late...
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How to avoid being audited by the ATO

Friday, 16th October 2020
Being audited by the ATO is not on anyone's wish list. It can be time-consuming, stressful and the worst case scenario could end up costing you money...
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Get $20 Off or No Refund No Fee in October

Wednesday, 14th October 2020
The heat is coming and so is the tax deadline! If you're a late comer, fear not, ITP Qld is ready to fight fire with fire!
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Federal budget 2020: Important tax changes

Thursday, 8th October 2020
On Tuesday night the government announced the budget for 2020-21. There's a number of changes, but we've broken down the all-important tax changes,...
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Federal budget 2020: What to expect

Tuesday, 6th October 2020
Tonight the budget is being announced, and it's being touted as one of the most important since 1945.
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8 Smart ways to spend your tax return

Tuesday, 29th September 2020
If you've received this year's tax refund, did you spend it wisely? Have you saved it or did you go out and treat yourself? It can be very tempting...
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What is a Tax File Number (TFN)?

Thursday, 17th September 2020
Let's get the technical stuff out of the way. A Tax File Number (TFN) is a number that identifies you in the Australian tax and superannuation...
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Tax 101: How to keep your receipts organised

Wednesday, 2nd September 2020
How many times have you said no to a receipt, and then realised later you actually needed one? Poor or inconsistent record keeping is common when it...
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5 Common tax return mistakes

Friday, 28th August 2020
Tax season is well underway, with this year bringing record numbers of early tax return submissions as a result of Coronavirus. But getting in quick...
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When is my tax return due?

Tuesday, 18th August 2020
30 June is a date most of us associate with the end of the financial year and the beginning of tax return season. But what's less clear, are the...
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