Everything you need for your 2026 refund
Clear, no-jargon answers to the questions Australians actually ask at tax time — then start online and let a registered tax agent do the rest.
How much tax refund will I get in 2026?
What decides the size of your 2025–26 Australian tax refund, how to estimate it, and the simplest way to get an accurate figure before you lodge.
Tax deductions you can claim in 2026
A plain-English checklist of the work-related and other deductions Australians can claim on their 2025–26 tax return — and the records you need to back them up.
Same-day & $0-upfront tax refunds, explained
What a same-day tax refund and a $0-upfront return really mean in Australia, who's eligible, and how lodgement-in-7-days works — the honest version.
Tax returns for students & working holiday makers
Do students and backpackers need to lodge an Australian tax return? Working-holiday tax rates, residency, deductions, and claiming your super when you leave.
These guides are general information only, not personal tax advice. CFM Group connects you with an independent registered Australian tax agent who reviews and lodges your return.
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