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myTax is fast and free – so why do 2 in 3 Australians still pay to lodge a tax return?

  • Written by Jawad Harb, PhD Candidate, RMIT University
myTax is fast and free – so why do 2 in 3 Australians still pay to lodge a tax return?Shutterstock

Ten years ago, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) created the “myTax” portal, an easy way to lodge your tax return online.

There was an “e-Tax” filing option before the 2015-16 tax year, but this was quite complicated and barely better than filling out a form online.

In comparison, myTax is simpler and more...

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