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Lifehacker’s Complete Tax Week 2011 Coverage

All this week, we’ve been offering tips for getting ready for submitting your 2010-2011 tax return. Here’s the complete collection for easy access and reference.


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Four Key Steps To Make Doing Your Tax Return Easier

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We know it: no-one enjoys doing their tax. However, these four simple steps can make the process of filling and filing your tax return a bit less hassle and ensure you get the maximum refund you’re entitled to.


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e-tax 2011 Is Available To Download

The new financial year has begun, and that means that the Australian Taxation Office’s e-tax software for submitting your 2010-2011 tax return is now available for download. Here’s what you need to know.


June 30, 2011
Work

Ask LH: What Steps Can I Take To Make Paperless Reading Easier?

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Hi Team Lifehacker, I try to go as paperless as possible at work, just like in your complete guide to going paperless. The problem is, something in my caveman brain finds it much more difficult to really absorb and analyse text on a screen compared to good old-fashioned paper. I find that with around five pages or more, I really start skipping information and missing important detail.


June 29, 2011
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Updated Occupation Guides For 2011 Tax Deductions Available Now

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The occupation guides published by the Australian Taxation Office remain the most useful resource for ensuring you claim appropriate deductions (and don’t try and claim stuff you won’t get away with). The updated guides for the 2010-2011 financial year have just been published on the ATO site, so check here to see if your occupation is one of the 16 covered.


June 28, 2011
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What New Rules Do You Need To Know For Your 2011 Tax Return?

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Each year, there are new Australian taxation rules that can decrease (or occasionally increase) how much you owe the taxman when the financial year ends. Here are the big changes that may affect you in 2011 (and beyond).


June 27, 2011
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Tax Week 2011: Which Occupations Is The ATO Targeting This Year?

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Yes, June 30 is nearly here, so we’ll be running posts all week looking at how you can maximise your tax return and ensure you don’t get unnecessarily hassled by the Australian Tax Office. To kick off, which occupations will be getting special attention from the ATO in 2011?