Centrelink in many cases do not send out statements detailing the amount of benefits you were paid during the year. We can obtain this information for you via a 'Pre-Filling Report' from the tax office, if you are a client of ours.

It depends upon all your individual circumstances. You can earn up to $20,542 for the year ending 30 June 2014, before paying any tax but if you have had tax withheld by an employer you may get all that tax refunded. There can be other tax credits or refundable off-sets you may not be aware of which can also be refundable. Dividends paid can carry franking credits which may also be fully refundable to you. Most managed investment funds have tax credits that may also be refundable. Tax can be withheld from bank interest if your tax file number has not been provided. This withholding tax is also refundable. If you earn above $20,542 then you will need to lodge a return.

Under the Tax Law your employer is required to supply you with a payment summary by the 14th of July each year. In some case your employer may be unable to provide you with your payment summary as soon as required. We may be able to help you assemble the information required to proceed with preparation of your return. In some cases the information can be obtained from the tax office via a 'Pre-filling Report' or by other means on your behalf.