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ADF Tax Returns From $165 — How Express Tax Works

A straightforward Australian Defence Force tax return starts from $165. No appointment is needed — complete the online form whenever it suits your roster, from any base, posting or home address.

What this video covers

  • ADF tax returns starting from $165 for a straightforward return
  • No appointment needed — start from any base, posting or home address on phone, tablet or computer
  • Allowances, postings, deployments and Medicare levy circumstances checked against your Defence role
  • Your result explained before the return is lodged — with phone or office appointments if you want to talk it through

How an ADF Express Tax return works

Three steps, built around Defence rosters rather than office hours.

1

Complete the online form

Fill in your details and upload your records whenever it suits your roster. There is no appointment to schedule and nothing to post.

2

We check your Defence details

Our team reviews the allowances, postings, deployments, Medicare levy circumstances and deductions connected to your Defence role.

3

We explain, then lodge

You get your result explained before the return is lodged. Call, email or book a phone or office appointment at any point if you want to talk it through.

Questions about ADF tax return cost and lodgement

How much does an ADF tax return cost?

A straightforward Australian Defence Force tax return starts from $165 through Express Tax. More detailed returns — rental property, capital gains, business income or overdue years — are quoted separately because they take more work.

Do I need an appointment to lodge an ADF tax return?

No. Express Tax needs no appointment. You complete the online form whenever it suits your roster, from any base, posting or home address, using a phone, tablet or computer. Phone and office appointments are available if you would rather talk it through.

Can I lodge a Defence tax return from a posting or while deployed?

Yes. The process is online and Australia-wide, so you can start your return from any base, posting or home address without visiting an office.

What does Defence Tax check on an ADF return?

We review the details relevant to your service — allowances, postings, deployments, Medicare levy circumstances and deductions connected to your Defence role — help identify eligible deductions, and explain your result before the return is lodged.

Video transcript

The full transcript of this video, for accessibility and easy reference.

ADF tax returns starting from just one hundred and sixty-five dollars — and getting started is simple. For a straightforward return, simply complete our online form whenever it suits your roster.

No appointment is needed for Express Tax, so you can start from any base, posting or home address, using your phone, tablet or computer. And when you need help, you can call us, email our team, or book a phone or office appointment to talk through your return.

Why choose Defence Tax? Because we understand that an ADF career can involve more than an ordinary salary and a few basic deductions. We understand allowances, postings, deployments, Medicare levy circumstances and deductions connected to your Defence role.

We check the details relevant to your service, help identify eligible deductions and explain your result before your return is lodged.

Start your Defence tax return online today from just one hundred and sixty-five dollars. Visit DefenceTax.com.au — or call, email or visit our office for assistance.