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  • how australian tax works
  • documents needed for tax
  • how we collect your details
  • how superannuation works
  • documents needed for claiming your superannuation refund
  • information required for claiming your super refund

  • How Australian tax works


    Australia's financial year is from the 1 July to the 30 June. (Not Calendar)

    The 2022 tax year is from the 1 July 2021 to the 30 June 2022 (jobs before 30 June 2022)

    The 2023 tax year begins 1 July 2022  to the 30 June 2023 (jobs after the 1 July 2022) called Early Tax Back

    Everyone who has worked in Australia must complete and lodge a tax return with the Australian Tax Office.

    A tax return is a form containing your personal details, and declaration of income received. For travellers this is generally employment income.

    A tax return can be prepared by anyone, but by Australian law, only a registered tax agent can prepare and lodge a tax return on your behalf.

    expresstax
    are registered tax agents and are authorised by the Australian Tax Office to prepare and lodge tax returns. We are also authorised to deal directly with the Australian Tax Office.

    The amount of the refund depends on personal circumstances. Factors such as gross payment and tax withheld combined with the number of months in Australia determines the refund amount.

    The tax office process time varies depending on which year was lodged. For the 2022 financial year or earlier we can secure the refund in 7-10 days. For the 2023 year it is 6 - 10 weeks.

    Upon receipt of the Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment we forward your money to you by either direct deposit into an Australian Bank Account or telegraphic transfer into an overseas bank account or we can post a cheque.

    For the postal address we prefer your parent's or a relative's address, as this address generally does not change.

    If you supplied bank details, we also require a postal address. If there is a problem with the bank deposit, our office will post a cheque.

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    Documents needed for tax

    For our office to complete and lodge a tax return with the Australian Tax Office we require just 2 things.

    1. Details about yourself
    2. Details how you want to receive your refunds

    Details about yourself include your full name, date of birth, Tax File Number and a postal address.

    For payment of your refunds you have a choice of 

    After our office receives your online application you will be alocatted your dedicated tax accountant who will prepare and lodge your tax return.


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    How we collect your details

    drop by

    You can drop by our office and talk to one of our tax accountants. They will prepare the tax documents on the spot, which you review before signing.

    By dropping by, we can give you an "on-the-spot quote" and answer any question you have. This takes 10 minutes (depending on how many questions you ask)

    phone our office

    When you phone our office you talk to one of the tax accountants. They will explain the process, answer any questions and take your details, then email you the documents. You just print, check the details, sign and return to our office.

    By phoning we can give you an "on-the-spot quote" and answer any question you have and it is done in 5 - 10 minutes.


    email

    If you email your details to our office, we prepare the tax return and email you the tax documents. You just print, check the details, sign and return to our office.

    You can also email us for a call back, we will give you a call at the specific time and in any country.


    download

    Slightly old fashion. When you download the documents all you have to do is complete your details, sign and return to our office. 

    submit online

    When you submit the online application, we prepare the tax return and lodge with the Australian Tax Office. The information provided is sufficient for the tax accountant to maximise your refund. 


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    How superannuation works

    If you have worked in Australia, then you have a super refund due to you.


    By Australian law every employer (your boss) must pay 10.5% of your wage into a superannuation fund. There are more than 300 superannuation funds in Australia, expresstax knows them all.

    To claim back your superannuation money you must have departed Australia and your Australian Visa must have expired. For 417 visa this is a year after you have arrived in Australia.


    The superannuation fund can take from 1 - 2 months to process the application 

    Upon receipt of the super refund, we forward your money to you by either direct deposit into an Australian Bank Account or telegraphic transfer into an overseas bank account or we post a cheque
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    Documents needed for claiming your superannuation refund

    We do not need any documents  - so simple
       
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    Information required for claiming your super refund

    Details about yourself include your full name, date of birth, Tax File Number and a postal address.

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