Mark Chapman is director of tax communications at H&R Block, Australia's largest firm of tax accountants, and is a regular contributor to Money. Mark is a Chartered Accountant, CPA and Chartered Tax Adviser and holds a Masters of Tax Law from the University of New South Wales. Previously, he was a tax adviser for over 20 years, specialising in individual and small business tax, in both the UK and Australia. As well as operating his own private practice, Mark spent seven years as a Senior Director with the Australian Taxation Office. He is the author of Life and Taxes: A Look at Life Through Tax. Connect with Mark Chapman on LinkedIn.
Most common mistakes in tax returns
As we head towards the end of the tax year, many people's thoughts are turning to lodging their returns. Here are the most common errors and misconceptions.
Australian tax office farewells e-tax
E-tax is being retired by the Australian Taxation Office after many years of service. Now you'll need to use the more modern myTax.
Five things to do to prepare for the budget
The 2016 Federal budget is only a week away. Is there anything you can do now to pre-empt any changes? We look at super, deductions and shares.
How to manage HECS or HELP debt when you live overseas
The tax office has issued a warning to people with a higher education loan program (HELP) or trade support loan (TSL) debt who plan to move overseas.
Five things you didn’t know you could salary sacrifice
Salary sacrificing goes far beyond cars. Here are five things you you didn't know you could salary sacrifice.
Beware the scams
Tax scams have been around for several years. As each scam is publicised, scammers adopt new techniques to lure unsuspecting taxpayers.
ATO implements new tax program
The tax office has launched a new initiative to give taxpayers an early heads-up that their recently submitted tax returns are in good shape.
How to claim your work-related car use at tax time
Do you use your car for work? If so, you should claim a tax deduction for all those journeys you undertake while on business.
How to amend your tax return if you’ve made a mistake
There can be few feelings more dispiriting than realising you've made a mistake on your return after you've lodged it, but you can amend your tax return.
Claim a tax deduction for donations
Did you know you can't claim a tax deduction for anything that provides you with a personal benefit, such as raffle tickets?
