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1. When do I have to lodge my tax return?
If you are registered with United Tax & Accounting your name will be on our ATO
lodgment list. This means that in most cases, providing you lodge with us, you
have
until March 31st or later to lodge.
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2. Can I get a fast refund?
Refunds are usually issued by the ATO within 10 working days.
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3. Can I claim for using my car?
Yes - provided you can demonstrate that your car is being used for work or
business
purposes.
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4. Am I eligible for the sole parent rebate?
No. The sole parent rebate was abolished from July 2000. It was replaced by
the Family
Tax Benefit.
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5. What happens if I lose my PAYG payment summary (Group Certificate?)
Ask you employer for another copy. If this is not possible we can fill in a
declaration in the tax return. You will need to know your gross salary/payment
and how much tax was deducted.
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6. Can I claim for superannuation payments that I have made myself?
If your employer is making superannuation guarantee contributions on
your
behalf you
cannot claim superannuation payments, However, subject to
assessable income levels
and age, payments you make directly to a
superannuation fund are matched by the
government up to a maximum of
$1,000. The government contributes 100% up to the
maximum of $1,000.
Self-employed persons having private superannuation and not being part
of an
employer/award productivity superannuation scheme can claim a
deduction. There
are limits to the amount that can be claimed.
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7. Can I arrange to have my refund paid directly into my bank account?
Yes. Simply provide your bank account details on the front of the tax return.
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8. What are Eligible Termination Payments (ETP's)?
These are payments received from employers or superannuation funds that
are
eligible
for certain tax concessions. Your employer should give you a
statement of
any ETP's paid
when you leave or retire, as should your
superannuation fund when you withdraw
money
from the fund. New rules will
apply from July 2007.
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