Francisca Chew Taxation and Accountants

07/08/2026

Welcome to Australia.
Don't forget to lodge your tax 😉

🚖 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐒, 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐔𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 🧡

🇦🇺 𝐔𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐈 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘

In moments of fear and uncertainty, ordinary people often do extraordinary things.

An Uber driver who selflessly helped transport injured victims to safety during the tragic Bondi Junction terror attack has now been granted Australian permanent residency.

Instead of driving away from danger, he chose to help those in desperate need placing humanity above his own safety. His courage, compassion, and quick thinking made a real difference during one of Australia’s darkest moments.

This decision recognises not only an act of bravery but also the positive contribution migrants make to Australian society every single day.

At a time when some politicians, including Pauline Hanson, have argued for reducing migration and have criticised the growth of rideshare drivers in Australia, this story serves as a reminder that every migrant should be judged by their character, actions and contribution not by stereotypes or assumptions.

💙 This story reminds us that:
• Kindness knows no nationality.
• Courage comes from the heart.
• Migrants are valued members of Australian communities.
• Uber, taxi and delivery drivers provide essential services every day.
• Acts of humanity deserve recognition, regardless of where someone was born.

To the countless temporary visa holders, international students, skilled workers, taxi drivers, Uber drivers and delivery riders who work hard every day to support Australia your contributions matter.

❤️ Congratulations on your permanent residency, and thank you for your incredible courage and service.

👏 Please join us in congratulating this true hero.

DISCLAIMER: This disclaimer applies to all social media posts from Temporary Visa Holders Australia. The content shared does not constitute immigration, legal, or professional advice and must not be relied upon as such. All information is provided as a general guide only, based on details available at the time of publication and subject to change.

27/07/2026

Nice, but you need to tell us about it! It still counts as income & needs to be reported in your tax return.

🔓 When you declare your cash jobs, you can claim a deduction for any work-related expenses you incur while earning that income.

Cash earned = assessable income.

This includes:
👉 weekend cashies
👉 side hustles
👉 one-off gigs
👉 jobs with no payslip.

Cash income doesn’t pre-fill in your tax return. You’ll need to add it yourself.

✅Keep good records of what you earn, when, and who paid you throughout the year.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Don’t forget, tax time is from 1 July to 31 October, so there’s no rush to lodge. You may even have longer if you lodge with a registered tax agent.

06/07/2026

💐

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐌 𝐖𝐀𝐆𝐄 & 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝟏 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

📢 Good news for millions of workers across Australia!

From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages are increasing following the 2026 Annual Wage Review.

✅ What’s changing?
• National Minimum Wage increases to $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week (based on a 38-hour week).
• Minimum award wages increase by 4.75%.
• The new rates apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.

⚠️ Important to know
If your pay cycle doesn’t begin on 1 July, your new pay rate starts from your first full pay period after that date. For example, if your weekly pay period starts on a Monday, the updated rate may begin from 6 July 2026.

👷 Who does this affect?
The increase applies to eligible employees across Australia, including many:
• Temporary visa holders
• International students with work rights
• Working Holiday Makers
• Permanent residents
• Australian citizens

If you’re covered by a modern award or receive the National Minimum Wage, it’s important to check that your employer is paying you the correct rate.

🔎 Check your new pay rate
The Fair Work Ombudsman has already updated its:
✔️ Pay and Conditions Tool
✔️ Pay Guides

Other website information and resources, including the Fair Work Information Statement, will be updated from 1 July 2026.

💡 General Reminder
Every worker in Australia is entitled to at least the minimum lawful pay for the work they perform. If you’re unsure about your award, classification, or hourly rate, it’s worth checking your pay to ensure you’re receiving the correct entitlements.

⚠️ General information only. This post is not legal or migration advice. Individual circumstances may differ.

DISCLAIMER: This disclaimer applies to all social media posts from Temporary Visa Holders Australia. The content shared does not constitute immigration, legal, or professional advice and must not be relied upon as such. All information is provided as a general guide only, based on details available at the time of publication and subject to change.

06/07/2026

Millions of Australians filing their 2026 tax returns face ATO scrutiny with huge firepower this year – and experts warn the agency may already know more than taxpayers expect. DETAILS 👉 https://bit.ly/4f7OsY9

27/06/2026

Medicare Exemption

If you’re not eligible for Medicare benefits for all or part of the financial year, you may be able to claim a Medicare levy exemption on your tax return.

This means you might be exempt from paying the 2% Medicare levy.

You can claim an exemption if:

✅ you have applied for and received a Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) from Services Australia
✅ all your dependents (including your spouse) are also exempt. This means your spouse may also need to apply for their own MES.

⏰ It can take up to 8 WEEKS, so apply from 1 July! No MES = no exemption.

27/06/2026

Australian Taxation Office 2026

Common Deductions to Claim

*To maximize your refund, you can claim allowable work-related deductions:

Vehicle and travel costs.
Home office expenses, including mobile phones and computer decline in value.
Self-education and required uniform expenses.
Union fees and professional subscriptions.

Important Tips to Remember

Pre-filling: Wait until mid-July to allow banks, employers, and health funds to pre-fill your information in the ATO portal.

Record Keeping: Ensure you keep all your receipts and records for at least five years from the date you lodge.

Check Information: Ensure that compulsory fields—such as Part-Year tax status, Private Health Insurance details, and working holiday visas (e.g., 417 or 462)—are accurately completed.

Complete the tax return checklist to avoid any delays when you lodge your paper tax return.

12/06/2026

The Three Golden Rules
To successfully claim a deduction on your return, your expenses must meet the ATO's core criteria:
You spent the money and were not reimbursed.
The expense is directly related to earning your income, not a private expense.
You have the records (receipts) to prove it.

Speak to registered tax agents or me if you need help. Don't risk yourself getting penalties from the ATO.

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05/06/2026

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