Computers and laptops used for work, or partly for work, may generally claimed as a tax deduction – the claim adjusted by the percentage of business or work use.

• Ato Commissions Study Into E-tax For Machine

Ato Commissions Study Into E-tax For Machine

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has commissioned a study into the feasibility of making its popular e-Tax application usable on Mac operating systems.

MyTax replaces e-tax MyTax replaced e-tax from 1 July 2016. MyTax is the quick, easy, safe and secure way to prepare and lodge your tax return online.

It has been upgraded to do everything e-tax could do, plus extra things it couldn't. You can use myTax even if you have investments, rental properties, capital gains or are a sole trader.

MyTax is a more streamlined, efficient and personalised service that’s easy to use and will save you time when lodging online. It's web-based, so you don't need to download anything and you can lodge on a range of devices – computer, smartphone or tablet. MyTax pre-fills information provided to us by your employer, banks, government agencies, making it easier to complete your tax return. Note: myTax is accessed through myGov. Clicking this link will take you away from ato.gov.au. Once logged in, follow these menu options: Tax Lodgments Income tax See also:.

Lodgment for 2013 and earlier Online lodgment for tax returns for 2013 and earlier is not available. If you are not eligible to use myTax 2014 or 2015 or want to lodge an earlier year's return, you will need to lodge either with a registered tax agent or via paper.

You can lodge previous year's tax returns online with myTax. Check if you are eligible:. MyTax replaced e-tax in 2016. MyTax is the quick, easy, safe and secure way to lodge your tax return online and is for anyone who wants to prepare their own tax return.

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