The Australian Taxation Office has announced that its legacy online tool has been retired, to be replaced with a new web-based system that will allow you to lodge your tax return in “a fraction of the time”. Assistant Commissioner Graham Whyte said eTax had been replaced with an “upgraded and improved” myTax, which was first introduced in 2014, in time for the end of the financial year. “In 2016, myTax has been expanded to do everything e-Tax could do and more, and will be available on July 1, 2016,” Mr Whyte said in a statement. “For example, not only will Australians with rental properties be able to use myTax this year, but they will also be able to take advantage of the fully integrated tools and calculators. One of these new tools allows property investors to record depreciation and capital allowances.” myTax can be accessed on any smartphone, tablet or computer. Last year saw a 70 per cent increase in the number of people using myTax, with 1.75 million lodgements. “Over the past few years we’ve been seeing around three million Australians prepare their own tax return using either myTax or e-Tax, so we’re hoping to see three million myTax lodgements in 2016,” Mr Whyte said.
“We understand sometimes it can be hard to change habits, especially for those who have been using e-Tax since its launch in 1999. What we would say to those who are a bit unsure about myTax is to give it a go — you’ll probably have your tax return lodged in a fraction of the time.” Around 74 per cent of Australians use a tax agent to lodge, according to the ATO, typically paying between $300 and $400. “For anyone thinking about using a tax agent for the first time or a different one to last year, it is important to contact them before the end of October to meet their lodgement dates,” Mr Whyte said. “It’s also important to ensure you use a registered tax agent.
Only a registered tax agent can charge a fee for doing your tax return. A list of registered tax agents is available on the Tax Practitioners Board website.” Last year, the ATO’s systems, leaving many users unable to lodge through e-Tax or access the myTax or myGov websites. An ATO spokesman said the system had been improved to cater for the issues experienced last year. “Development and testing processes have been improved and processing capacity has been increased to better cater for peak times,” the spokesman said. “In the event of any unexpected issues arising, response teams will be immediately mobilised to resolve these as quickly as possible.” ATO’S 10 TIPS FOR FIRST-TIME LODGERS 1.
Make sure you have a tax file number You do not have to, but without one you will have more tax deducted from your pay and you will not be able to lodge a tax return. Check if you need to lodge Not sure if you need to lodge a tax return? Come tax time, you will be able to use our online tool that will work it out for you. Know your options MyTax is the ATO’s online lodgement service. If you do not want to prepare your own tax return, you can always lodge using a registered tax agent.
Access ATO’s online services To access the ATO’s online services including myTax, you will need to create a myGov account and link it to the ATO. Claim your work related expenses You may be able to for expenses related to your job — for example, if you have to work outdoors you can claim a deduction for the cost of your hat and sunglasses. Declare your fair share If you such as transporting passengers or renting out a room or house, it counts as assessable income and you will need to declare it on your tax return. Fix mistakes as soon as possible If you think you have made a mistake or forgot to include something on your tax return, let the ATO know as soon as possible either through myGov or your tax agent.
Patience is a virtue The ATO will have most pre-fill information by August. For many people, all they have to do is double-check the info, enter any deductions and then submit. Lodge by October 31 The important thing to remember if you are planning to is that you have to contact them before the end of October to meet their lodgement dates. Track your progress Tax returns lodged using myTax or a registered tax agent are usually processed within two weeks.
You can check the progress via your myGov account.
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But the fact that you have to install any new software should be considered undue hardship, and breaking rules of accessibility. Visit for tips to write your tax service asking them to make their service Mac and Linux compatible, or offer those who qualify eTax a known secure PC to do the eTax work on. The browser requirements they have for eTax are not secure, subject to spyware and viruses much more so than Macs. If they want people to have the sense of security about their tax information, they should allow Mac users to use their service too. Welcome to Apple Discussions! Reading this page: It sounds like to me it is time to elect someone into office who has heard about accessibility.
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