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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ATO warning as common mistake costs Aussies $7 billion: ‘No chance'
Australians have started lodging their tax returns for the 2025 financial year and some have been left disappointed with their refunds, or lack thereof. While you might not be able to change the result of your return, there are some ways to set yourself up for the upcoming year and potentially pay less tax. H&R Block director of tax communications Mark Chapman told Yahoo Finance the biggest thing Aussies should be doing now is getting into the habit of keeping good records. Lost receipts are estimated to cost Aussies around $7 billion in unclaimed tax deductions each year, Intuit QuickBooks research found, or around $341 each. 'If you think you can claim it, or even if you're not sure, keep the invoice or receipt. If you lose it or throw it out now, you have no chance of making the claim in your tax return this time next year,' Chapman said. RELATED Major ATO tax penalty change following debt crackdown Centrelink pension warning for 4.3 million Aussies facing super nightmare Australia's 'ancient enemy' returns sparking major Centrelink warning Chapman urged Aussies to file their invoices and receipts properly and use technology to their advantage. 'Take a photo of each one with your smartphone and store them safely online. Modern paper invoices and receipts fade fast, so by next July that taxi receipt you kept could be just a blank slip of paper,' he said. The ATO app has a myDeductions tool you can use to keep your records in one place, while H&R Block's Receipts Hub app is another option.'There are lots of apps on the market which allow you to record tax-deductible expenses as you go and even store the receipts,' Chapman said. 'Using an app will reduce stress next tax time and may well reduce the fee you have to pay to your accountant.' The federal government has promised to introduce a $1,000 instant tax deduction from the 2026-2027 financial year with no receipts needed. But this is not yet law and won't apply to this current financial year. Common tax deductions Aussies can claim Chapman said it was important to keep documents like payslips, receipts for work-related expenses, bank statements, logbook entries and summaries of payments throughout the year. 'If you have spent money on something as part of your work, and you have the paperwork to prove it, claim it,' he said. "You can only claim what you've spent. So don't inflate deductions in order to get a bigger refund and only claim for costs you can prove you spent by producing an invoice, receipt or bank statement." Here are some common deductions you may be able to claim: Costs of using your own car for work, not including driving to and from work Costs of travelling for work if you are required to work away from home, such as spending money on meals and accommodation Costs of tools and other equipment, such as tools for tradies, a laptop for an office worker or a handbag or briefcase to carry work papers. Items costing $300 or less will be deductible immediately, while those over $300 will be deductible over several years You'll need to save your documents and receipts for the full five years required by the ATO.
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
BBC star left flummoxed by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle – but could you solve it?
BBC Sport presenter Mark Chapman was left scratching his head on Celebrity Catchphrase after struggling to guess a well-known saying in the final round. Viewers were shouting at their telly screens as the well-known face stumbled over a baffling brainteaser in the final round. Advertisement 2 BBC favourite Mark Chapman was left stumped by a baffling Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle Credit: ITV 2 Host Stephen Mulhern encouraged him to keep guessing - but Mark just couldn't see it Credit: ITV After making it through to the final round, Mark had his skills put to one final test, going against the clock to answer questions on the The 51-year-old, best known for hosting Match of the Day 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live, was left stumbling over his words as the clock ticked down. But would you have any luck? Advertisement more on catchphrase In the clue, Mr Chips was filling up his white van with petrol. The gauge went from E for empty to full, which had an icon of a brown cowboy hat. Mark made several unsuccessful guesses from 'full gallon' to 'filling the tank' to 'one gallon hat'. Do you get it? Advertisement Most read in Reality The answer was: It's full to the brim. Mark was unfortunately unable to figure it out in the timeframe, though he didn't go home empty-handed, earning an incredible £14,000 for his chosen charity. Watch as Celebrity Catchphrase star flounders over tricky puzzle and misses out on big money Mark and Gary Lineker 's Match of the Day replacements in January, with making up the new-look trio . Lineker's BBC exit has sparked a Advertisement Insiders said that the three also be competing to take the main presenting job for next year's FA Cup Final. Top 10 earners at the BBC MOTD Star Gary Lineker retained his place as top earner for another year Gary Lineker - £1.35million Zoe Ball - £515,000 - cut from £950,000 Alan Shearer - £440,000 - up from £380,000 Greg James - £425,000 - up from £415,000 Fiona Bruce - £410,000 - up from £405,000 AND Nick Robinson - £410,000 - up from £345,000 Stephen Nolan - £405,000 Laura Kuenssberg - £395,000 - up from £325,000 Vernon Kay - £390,000 - up from £320,000 Justin Webb - £365,000 - up from £320,000 Naga Munchetty - £355,000 - up from £345,000 Lineker earned a staggering FOUR TIMES more than his Match of the Day successor Mark Chapman last season. The The former striker spent 26 years as MOTD host and saw his pay reach a whopping £1.35 million per year. Advertisement Mark pocketed a cool £325,000 last year for his work with the BBC, which included 120 episodes of Radio 5 Live, the Olympics, Euro 2024 and, of course, Match of the Day 2. Despite his array of stellar work, 'Chappers' earned more than £1m LESS than his MOTD predecessor, Lineker - who officially
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC star left flummoxed by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle – but could you solve it?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BBC Sport presenter Mark Chapman was left scratching his head on Celebrity Catchphrase after struggling to guess a well-known saying in the final round. Viewers were shouting at their telly screens as the well-known face stumbled over a baffling brainteaser in the final round. 2 BBC favourite Mark Chapman was left stumped by a baffling Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle Credit: ITV 2 Host Stephen Mulhern encouraged him to keep guessing - but Mark just couldn't see it Credit: ITV Mark appeared on the ITV gameshow hosted by Stephen Mulhern in a bid to raise money for charity. After making it through to the final round, Mark had his skills put to one final test, going against the clock to answer questions on the catchphrase pyramid. The 51-year-old, best known for hosting Match of the Day 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live, was left stumbling over his words as the clock ticked down. But would you have any luck? In the clue, Mr Chips was filling up his white van with petrol. The gauge went from E for empty to full, which had an icon of a brown cowboy hat. Mark made several unsuccessful guesses from 'full gallon' to 'filling the tank' to 'one gallon hat'. Do you get it? The answer was: It's full to the brim. Mark was unfortunately unable to figure it out in the timeframe, though he didn't go home empty-handed, earning an incredible £14,000 for his chosen charity. Watch as Celebrity Catchphrase star flounders over tricky puzzle and misses out on big money Mark and Kelly Cates were announced as Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacements in January, with Gabby Logan making up the new-look trio. Lineker's BBC exit has sparked a battle between his three successors over who will lead the World Cup coverage, SunSport exclusively revealed. Insiders said that the three also be competing to take the main presenting job for next year's FA Cup Final. Top 10 earners at the BBC MOTD Star Gary Lineker retained his place as top earner for another year Gary Lineker - £1.35million Zoe Ball - £515,000 - cut from £950,000 Alan Shearer - £440,000 - up from £380,000 Greg James - £425,000 - up from £415,000 Fiona Bruce - £410,000 - up from £405,000 AND Nick Robinson - £410,000 - up from £345,000 Stephen Nolan - £405,000 Laura Kuenssberg - £395,000 - up from £325,000 Vernon Kay - £390,000 - up from £320,000 Justin Webb - £365,000 - up from £320,000 Naga Munchetty - £355,000 - up from £345,000 Lineker earned a staggering FOUR TIMES more than his Match of the Day successor Mark Chapman last season. The BBC have published their annual salaries list, with Lineker, 64, far and away their top earner in 2023-24. The former England striker spent 26 years as MOTD host and saw his pay reach a whopping £1.35 million per year. Mark pocketed a cool £325,000 last year for his work with the BBC, which included 120 episodes of Radio 5 Live, the Olympics, Euro 2024 and, of course, Match of the Day 2. Despite his array of stellar work, 'Chappers' earned more than £1m LESS than his MOTD predecessor, Lineker - who officially quit the BBC in June - last year alone.
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC star left flummoxed by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle – but could you solve it?
BBC Sport presenter Mark Chapman was left scratching his head on Celebrity Catchphrase after struggling to guess a well-known saying in the final round. Viewers were shouting at their telly screens as the well-known face stumbled over a baffling brainteaser in the final round. 2 2 Mark appeared on the ITV gameshow hosted by Stephen Mulhern in a bid to raise money for charity. After making it through to the final round, Mark had his skills put to one final test, going against the clock to answer questions on the catchphrase pyramid. The 51-year-old, best known for hosting Match of the Day 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live, was left stumbling over his words as the clock ticked down. But would you have any luck? In the clue, Mr Chips was filling up his white van with petrol. The gauge went from E for empty to full, which had an icon of a brown cowboy hat. Mark made several unsuccessful guesses from 'full gallon' to 'filling the tank' to 'one gallon hat'. Do you get it? The answer was: It's full to the brim. Mark was unfortunately unable to figure it out in the timeframe, though he didn't go home empty-handed, earning an incredible £14,000 for his chosen charity. Watch as Celebrity Catchphrase star flounders over tricky puzzle and misses out on big money Mark and Kelly Cates were announced as Gary Lineker 's Match of the Day replacements in January, with Gabby Logan making up the new-look trio. Lineker's BBC exit has sparked a battle between his three successors over who will lead the World Cup coverage, SunSport exclusively revealed. Insiders said that the three also be competing to take the main presenting job for next year's FA Cup Final. Top 10 earners at the BBC MOTD Star Gary Lineker retained his place as top earner for another year Gary Lineker - £1.35million Zoe Ball - £515,000 - cut from £950,000 Alan Shearer - £440,000 - up from £380,000 Greg James - £425,000 - up from £415,000 Fiona Bruce - £410,000 - up from £405,000 AND Nick Robinson - £410,000 - up from £345,000 Stephen Nolan - £405,000 Laura Kuenssberg - £395,000 - up from £325,000 Vernon Kay - £390,000 - up from £320,000 Justin Webb - £365,000 - up from £320,000 Naga Munchetty - £355,000 - up from £345,000 Lineker earned a staggering FOUR TIMES more than his Match of the Day successor Mark Chapman last season. The BBC have published their annual salaries list, with Lineker, 64, far and away their top earner in 2023-24. The former England striker spent 26 years as MOTD host and saw his pay reach a whopping £1.35 million per year. Mark pocketed a cool £325,000 last year for his work with the BBC, which included 120 episodes of Radio 5 Live, the Olympics, Euro 2024 and, of course, Match of the Day 2. Despite his array of stellar work, 'Chappers' earned more than £1m LESS than his MOTD predecessor, Lineker - who officially quit the BBC in June - last year alone.
Perth Now
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Oasis fans faking disability to get tickets
A disabled Oasis fan has raised the alarm that dozens of fans have been faking disabilities in a bid to unfairly use the accessible areas at the show. Mark Chapman, 32, was left gobsmacked after attending Oasis' Manchester show, where he says scores of fans ditched their wheelchairs and crutches as the concert kicked off. 'When Oasis came on they all jumped out of their wheelchairs and dropped their crutches and stood up for the whole gig for two hours,' Mr Chapman told Manchester Evening News. Mr Chapman has lived with Duchenne muscular dystrophy since he was a child, and started using a wheelchair at the age of nine. As a regular concert goer, venue accessibility is something Mr Chapman is familiar with, but he said it was a struggle to get a spot on the accessible platform at Heaton Park on July 12. He said many fans who were not disabled had overrun the place, and therefore made it difficult for actually disabled people to attend the show. 'There's people who needed to be there who couldn't,' he said. 'It's really frustrating.' His carer, Sam Priest, was also shocked at the scene. 'We were joking Jesus Christ must have been on the platforms, there were so many miracles performed that night,' he said. When booked at first instance, wheelchair user tickets include a free ticket for a carer. This leads to the assumption that some crooked concert goers might have snapped up tickets not meant for them, but also got a two for one deal at the expense of disabled people who missed out. Some resellers also hiked up the prices for wheelchair access tickets to over $1250. Ticketmaster has released a statement about its accessible ticket policy. 'To make sure accessible tickets only go to those who need them, we verify all accessible bookings made on Ticketmaster. After purchasing, fans have three weeks to submit their accessibility requirements via their Ticketmaster account or app. If they are unable to do so, those tickets are cancelled,' the statement read. 'The unauthorised resale of accessible tickets for profit on these websites is yet another reason we fully support the Government's proposed industry-wide resale cap. As well as protecting fans from inflated prices by removing the incentive for touts, it would help ensure that accessible tickets are reserved for those who genuinely need them.'
