Why Australians are snubbing this fast and free way to lodge their tax returns

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Why Australians are snubbing this fast and free way to lodge their tax returns
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It's a system that's more simple than its predecessor and available 24 hours a day. But chances are you won't be using it to lodge your tax return.

193 taxpayers who have used the system were surveyed. About three-quarters agreed the system was clear and understandable, and said they would keep using it.

Answers to that come from other published research, in particular from the Inspector-General of Taxation as well as the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue. In short, habits are hard to break. Having come to rely on tax agents, most Australians keep using them, despite the system being vastly improved.

Those more likely to find the system daunting are the elderly, those with low English skills, people with disabilities and those with low educational attainment.He receives funding for related research from RMIT University. He is affiliated with RMIT University as a PhD candidate. He also receives a Research Stipend Scholarship funding from the Australian Federal Government to complete his PhD degree. Jawad is affiliated with St John Ambulance Victoria as a volunteer.

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