The five tax return mistakes that could get you audited
Australia's tax office warns taxpayers to avoid five common audit triggers. The ATO is cracking down on unsupported mileage claims over 5000km, false $300 deductions without records, and double-dipping on work-from-home expenses. The deadline for self-filed returns is October 1. Proper documentation including diaries, receipts and timesheets protects against audits.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 19:01 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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