Short, plain-English videos on Australian Defence Force and veteran tax — from housing, postings, equipment and record keeping to Medicare levy exemptions, property, deployments and deductions.
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Why an ADF member or veteran’s tax story can span employment, property, investments and earlier returns—and how organised records help reveal the full picture.
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2:40
The tests for claiming self-purchased ADF equipment, including work connection, reimbursements, private use, clothing rules, records and decline in value.
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3:07
Five tax mistakes to avoid at a first posting, covering relocation, daily travel, allowances, reimbursements, Medicare levy eligibility and records.
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2:34
When a DVA Veteran Gold Card holder may qualify for a full or half Medicare levy exemption and why family circumstances and eligible dates matter.
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2:47
Why HPAS, DHOAS, rent allowance and Defence-provided accommodation can have different tax and reporting consequences for ADF members.
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2:41
How amendments can correct missed deductions, omitted income or Medicare levy errors, the usual two-year period and what may be possible after it ends.
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3:24
How Defence medical entitlement, a partner, dependent children and qualifying dates can affect a full or half Medicare levy exemption.
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0:53
Why ordinary Reserve pay is generally exempt, the continuous full-time service exception and the records to check before lodging.
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2:47
Rental income, eligible property expenses, loan-interest records and the main-residence CGT considerations when an ADF posting turns your home into a rental.
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2:09
Why overseas service alone does not make all ADF income tax-free, how sections 23AD and 23AG differ, and what records to check before lodging.
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1:21
Why a pre-filled myGov return can look complete and still be missing claims — and what a specialist checks that myGov has no record of.
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1:43
The three rules behind a valid work-related claim, plus common ADF considerations for travel, self-education, phone, internet and equipment expenses.
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2:12
How Australian dividends, franking credits, ETF and managed-fund tax statements, capital gains and investment records can affect an ADF member’s return.
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1:03
How Australian Defence Force members lodge a tax return online from $165 — no appointment needed, from any base, posting or home address.
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Why defence tax returns are more detailed than most, and how 50+ years of specialist tax experience helps Navy, Army and Air Force members lodge with confidence.
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