Most FIFO workers assume their flights and travel days are automatically tax deductible. The ATO disagrees, and getting this wrong could mean an audit instead of a refund.
If you still haven't done your 2026 tax return, the clock is closer to running out than you think. Here's exactly what happens if you miss it and how to avoid the penalty.
The strike is ending and back pay is coming. Here's the order you should actually pay things back in so you don't waste it.
That big back pay cheque might push you into a higher tax bracket and leave you owing the ATO instead of getting money back. Here's how to work out what you'll actually keep.
If your refund landed this week, where you put it first could decide whether you keep your car. Here's the order that actually protects you.
If your credit card balance is creeping up and the strike still hasn't ended, there's a formal process to freeze or reduce repayments before it hits your credit file.
Handing back the keys doesn't always clear the debt. If the bank sells your car for less than you owe, you can still be chased for the difference.
Voluntary surrender sounds like giving up, but for some FIFO workers still off the roster it's the cheaper option. Here's the actual math before you decide.
Missing a car payment is one thing, but there is a formal process to freeze or reduce repayments before it wrecks your credit. Here is exactly how to use it while you are off the roster.
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