First-time taxpayers navigate confusion and changes in preparing Income Tax Return

Some newly arrived Filipino migrants in Australia are still confused when it comes to lodging tax returns. Registered Accountant Lorelei Ramirez shed light on the new rules, mentioning the advantages and disadvantages to taxpayers.

Registered Accountant Lorelei Lorelei Ramirez (left photo) and newly arrived Filipino migrants in Australia (right photo). Credit: Supplied

Key Points

• New rules bring advantages and disadvantages to taxpayers, says Lorelei Ramirez, a registered accountant.
• Some newly arrived Filipinos in Australia are still confused about how to lodge a tax return.
• According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, migrant taxpayers generated $112 billion in total personal income in 2019.

PAKINGGAN ANG PODCAST:

Bagong dating na mga Pinoy sa Australia, nalilito sa paghain at pagbabago sa Income Tax Return

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