Before You Rent or Lease Your Home, Understand the Capital Gains Tax Risk
Thinking of renting out your home or running a business from it? Learn how it could impact your Capital Gains Tax exemption and what the ATO rules really mean for you.
Leaving Your Job in 2025? Here’s How to Handle ETPs on Your Tax Return in Australia
Leaving your job in 2025? Learn how Employment Termination Payments (ETPs) impact your Australian tax return. Understand ETP codes, tax caps, and what to report so you can file accurately, avoid penalties, and maximise your refund with expert tips from Tax NextGen.
Employment Termination Payments (ETPs) in Australia: What You Must Know Before Quitting or Getting Fired
When your employment ends in Australia, you could be entitled to an Employment Termination Payment (ETP) a lump sum that covers redundancy, notice pay, or unused leave. Understanding how ETPs are taxed can help you avoid ATO penalties and keep more of your payout. Discover how ETPs work, current tax rates, and key rules to know before quitting, retiring, or being made redundant in 2025.
How Late Can You Lodge Your Tax Return in Australia? What You Need to Know in 2025
Missed the ATO tax deadline in 2025? Don’t panic you can still lodge your return late. Learn how long you have, what penalties apply, and how a registered tax agent like Tax NextGen can help you avoid fines, reduce stress, and even recover refunds.
Super Guarantee (SG) Rates & Thresholds in 2025: What Employers & Employees Must Know
Stay ahead of 2025 Super changes. The Super Guarantee (SG) rate rises to 12% from July 2025, with updated income thresholds and strict payment deadlines. Learn what employers must pay, how employees can track their super, and what’s next with Payday Super in 2026.
Simple Way for International Students in Australia to Get Refund
Learn how international students in Australia can lodge tax returns, claim deductions, and get fast refunds with expert help from Tax NextGen.
Do Low-Income Earners Need to Lodge a Tax Return in Australia?
Many Australians earning under the $18,200 tax-free threshold assume they don’t need to lodge a return — but ATO rules say otherwise. From casual work and Centrelink payments to bank interest and crypto gains, certain income triggers mean you still need to lodge. Here’s when, why, and how to do it — and how a simple check could put money back in your pocket.
Holiday Home Tax Deductions
Owning a holiday home in Australia? Not all expenses are tax-deductible. In 2025, the ATO is stricter than ever about genuine rental use. Discover what you can claim, when deductions are denied, and how to keep records to stay audit-safe.
Claiming Work From Home Expenses in 2025: ATO’s Fixed Rate Method Explained
Working from home in 2025? The ATO’s updated fixed rate method lets you claim $0.70/hour — but only if you follow strict record-keeping rules. This guide breaks down what’s included, what’s not, who can claim, and how to avoid costly mistakes when lodging your return.
Amended Tax Returns in Australia
Made a mistake on your tax return? Learn how to lodge an amended tax return in Australia the right way. This 2025 guide explains when to correct errors, how to update your return via myGov or a tax agent, and how to avoid ATO penalties or delays.
