Lodgya bloghttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/en-auAustralian tax and record-keeping guides from Lodgya Tradie Office Jobs From Home: Quotes, Invoicing and Schedulinghttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/tradie-office-jobs-from-home-quotes-invoicing-and-schedulinghttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/tradie-office-jobs-from-home-quotes-invoicing-and-schedulingSat, 17 Oct 2026 08:28:31 +1100Quotes, invoicing and job scheduling are tradie office jobs you can do from home. See what these roles involve and how to land one. Sole Trader Tax Deductions 2026-27: Practical ATO Listhttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/sole-trader-tax-deductions-2026-27-practical-ato-listhttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/sole-trader-tax-deductions-2026-27-practical-ato-listSat, 17 Oct 2026 08:27:34 +1100A practical list of sole trader tax deductions for 2026-27, covering vehicle, home office, travel and running costs, plus the records the ATO expects. Sole Trader Tax Obligations 2026–27: A Clear Checklisthttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/sole-trader-tax-obligations-2026-27-a-clear-checklisthttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/sole-trader-tax-obligations-2026-27-a-clear-checklistSat, 17 Oct 2026 08:27:22 +1100A plain-English checklist of sole trader tax obligations in Australia for 2026–27, covering lodgment, PAYG, GST and the records you need to keep. Working From Home Tax Deductions 2026–27: Fixed Rate vs Actual Costshttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/working-from-home-tax-deductions-2026-27-fixed-rate-vs-actual-costshttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/working-from-home-tax-deductions-2026-27-fixed-rate-vs-actual-costsThu, 15 Oct 2026 09:33:17 +1100Compare the fixed rate and actual cost methods for working from home tax deductions in 2026-27, with a worked example and record keeping tips. ATO Record Keeping Requirements: What to Keep and How Longhttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/ato-record-keeping-requirements-what-to-keep-and-how-longhttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/ato-record-keeping-requirements-what-to-keep-and-how-longWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:14:38 +1100ATO record keeping requirements explained: the five year rule, the records small businesses must keep, and the penalty for missing paperwork. Record Keeping for Tax Return in 2026–27: What the ATO Expectshttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/record-keeping-for-tax-return-in-2026-27-what-the-ato-expectshttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/record-keeping-for-tax-return-in-2026-27-what-the-ato-expectsWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:14:17 +1100What the ATO expects you to keep for your 2026–27 tax return, how long records must be held, and how to store receipts, invoices and contracts. Rental Property Tax Deductions: Melbourne Landlord Guide 2026–27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/rental-property-tax-deductions-melbourne-landlord-guide-2026-27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/rental-property-tax-deductions-melbourne-landlord-guide-2026-27Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:13:40 +1100A plain-English look at rental property tax deductions for Melbourne landlords in 2026–27, what to record, and what to check with your accountant. Out of Office Car Expenses 2026-27: Logbooks and Claim Limitshttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/out-of-office-car-expenses-2026-27-logbooks-and-claim-limitshttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/out-of-office-car-expenses-2026-27-logbooks-and-claim-limitsTue, 13 Oct 2026 09:13:19 +1100Work out out of office car expenses for 2026-27 using cents per kilometre or the logbook method, plus the records the ATO expects you to keep. When to Submit Your Tax Return in Australia 2026–27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/when-to-submit-your-tax-return-in-australia-2026-27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/when-to-submit-your-tax-return-in-australia-2026-27Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:12:11 +1100Work out when to submit your tax return in Australia for 2026–27, including the 31 October deadline, tax agent extensions and BAS dates. Penalties for Getting Your Tax Return Wrong in Australia 2026–27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/penalties-for-getting-your-tax-return-wrong-in-australia-2026-27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/penalties-for-getting-your-tax-return-wrong-in-australia-2026-27Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:12:09 +1100What the ATO can charge when a tax return is wrong: shortfall penalties, late lodgment units, interest, and how to fix mistakes early. Work-Related Expense Deductions in Australia 2026-27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/work-related-expense-deductions-in-australia-2026-27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/work-related-expense-deductions-in-australia-2026-27Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:41:12 +1100A plain-English look at work related expense deductions in Australia for 2026-27, covering ATO categories, work versus private use and record keeping. Record Keeping for Tax in Australia: What to Keep and How Longhttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/record-keeping-for-tax-in-australia-what-to-keep-and-how-longhttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/record-keeping-for-tax-in-australia-what-to-keep-and-how-longSun, 11 Oct 2026 07:40:47 +1100What records to keep for tax, how the five year rule works and where to store everything, explained for Australian individuals and businesses. Work Related Car Expenses: Claiming the Right Way in 2026–27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/work-related-car-expenses-claiming-the-right-way-in-2026-27https://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/work-related-car-expenses-claiming-the-right-way-in-2026-27Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:01:02 +1100Work related car expenses can be claimed using four ATO methods. Compare cents per kilometre, logbook and more, and keep records that stand up. Work From Home Jobs Australia: Where They're Advertised and What They Payhttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/work-from-home-jobs-australia-where-they-re-advertised-and-what-they-payhttps://www.lodgya.com.au/blog/work-from-home-jobs-australia-where-they-re-advertised-and-what-they-paySat, 10 Oct 2026 08:05:59 +1100Where work from home jobs in Australia are advertised, what roles pay, and how to keep records so your WFH tax deductions hold up at tax time.