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How to get the biggest tax return ever
How to get the biggest tax return ever
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Dog food, Tim Tams, and even weddings. The ATO has seen it all. To make the most of your 2022 tax return, news.com.au has uncovered the best things you can claim.
Financial adviser Ben Nash says the ATO website is quite helpful when it comes to knowing what you can claim and what you can't. 
TIP: Don’t overlook work-related expenses, and or training activities.
Q:
What are the best things to claim?
Ben Nash
Financial Adviser
Investment related expenses: 
Q:
Any sneaky tax deductions we don't know about?
Superannuation: 
Investment related expenses:
E.g: Education, advice, travel costs, and any fees around structuring etc.
It is a really effective way to save you on tax and grow your assets.
Investing is the biggest area that you can be strategic and save on your tax.
Ben Nash
Financial Adviser
Keep your receipts. You need to have justification for everything that they claim in your tax return. 
Q:
What do I need for my tax return? 
Yes, you can claim these! There's an hourly rate that you can use for the hours you're working at home, which is 80 cents per hour. You can also claim gloves, face masks and or anything else that’s helping you manage Covid-19 in your workplace.
Q:
What aboutCovid-19 expenses? 
Melissa Brown
Financial Adviser
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