Rob Thomson
Representative from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Shares insights on tax time focus areas, common myths, and practical steps for accurate tax returns.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 46min
Tax time tips straight from the ATO: maximise your refund
Rob Thomson, a key representative from the Australian Tax Office, shares invaluable insights to help you navigate the tricky world of tax returns. He discusses why tax time is crucial and highlights common pitfalls like work-related deductions and underreporting income. Listeners will learn three golden rules for claiming deductions and how to prevent ATO scrutiny. Rob also shares amusing anecdotes about bizarre deduction attempts—who would think a Nintendo Switch could be one?
Jul 13, 2025 • 24min
Preparing for your 2025 individual tax return
In this engaging discussion, Rob Thomson, Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office, shares his expertise on crucial tax topics for individuals. He highlights the importance of securing personal data using myGov and the ATO app. Thomson also tackles new tax regulations, including a shift in non-deductibility rules and implications for gig economy workers. Listeners gain insights into superannuation changes, parental leave payments, and strategies for optimizing deductions. A must-listen for anyone preparing for their 2025 tax return!
Jun 10, 2024 • 43min
Investor tax return masterclass ft. ATO Assistant Commissioner
Kate Campbell chats with Rob Thomson, Assistant Commissioner from the Australian Taxation Office on essential tips for investor tax returns. They cover understanding tax basics, the importance of record-keeping, tax agent vs. self-lodging decisions, asset depreciation, deductions, income, and tax tips for investors on shares, ETFs, and cryptocurrency. They also discuss financial planning tips and introduce Rask Invest, a new investment service.
