Tax guides

Tax, in plain English.

Short guides on the deductions everyday Australian workers actually claim. Current ATO rates, no jargon, no forty page PDFs.

Working from home deductionsThe 70 cent fixed rate, what it covers and the records the ATO wants.Car and travel expensesCents per km vs the logbook method, and which trips actually count.Receipts and record keepingHow long to keep records, the $300 rule and the new $1,000 instant deduction.Tools and equipmentInstant deductions under $300, depreciation and mixed use gear.Tax brackets and ratesThe 2025–26 brackets, the Medicare levy and the cuts coming next.Lodging your returnKey dates, prefill timing and how to lodge through myTax.

General information only, not tax advice. Rules change and everyone’s situation is different, so check ato.gov.au or talk to a registered tax agent before you lodge. Nomo is a record keeping tool and does not lodge returns.