Australian tax return services for mining, oil & gas workers
If you’re working in Australia as an oil, gas or mining worker you are obliged to file an annual Australian tax return. By filing a tax return, you’ll also be able to apply for a tax refund.
What is a Zone Tax Offset?
The Zone Tax Offset is a tax concession that was introduced by the Australian Tax Office for people who live and work in remote areas of Australia.
To qualify you must have lived or worked in a remote area (not necessarily continuously) for 183 days in the same financial year or continuously within two financial years.
As many oil rigs, mines and gas fields are based in remote parts of Australia, you may be able to avail of this relief. We’ll check if you can claim the Zone Tax Offset and your refund will reflect this.
Why file your Oz tax return with Taxback?
- Maximise your tax rebate
- Ensure you avail of all applicable tax relief and deductions
- Check if you are eligible to claim a Zone Tax Offset
- Make sure that you are tax compliant in all locations you’ve worked in
- Apply for a superannuation refund once you leave Australia
Mining, oil and gas workers tax FAQs
We file Australian tax returns for people who work in many different types of occupations, such as oil rig workers, mining workers, offshore workers, engineers, oil field workers, working holidaymakers and more.
Depending on your personal circumstances and the type of work you do, there are various offsets and expenses you may be able to claim.
You should keep receipts for any work-related expenses you incurred which weren’t reimbursed by the employer. This may include tools, stationery, safety clothing, occupation-specific clothing, travel expenses, donation expenses and medical receipts.
If you earn more than AU$18,200 in a year, you must file an Australian tax return. If you fail to do so, you may be fined by the ATO.
You’ll be charged AU$170 for every 28 days your tax return is late after the 31 October deadline.
In order to file your Australian tax return we will need:
- A copy of your photo identification
- PAYG summaries from your jobs during the tax year
- A signed letter of engagement appointing us as your tax agent
- Your TFN and the TFN of any family member you want to apply for
- And more
No, you are not guaranteed to receive a tax refund.
Unless you file during busy tax seasons, the process usually takes around 10-14 working days.
This timeline includes preparing your filing summary, getting your approval and submitting it to the ATO and getting your Notice of Assessment.
Yes. John Comino is our Certified Tax Agent in Sydney and is registered with the Australian Tax Agents Board. All our tax returns fully comply with Australian tax laws.
How much will it cost?
Estimate
Free, no obligation estimate of your Australian tax refund
Tax refund fee
Our fee is 9% of the refund received (+ handling fee).
This is subject to a minimum fee of AU$99 (+ handling fee)
Document retrieval fee
If you require our document retrieval service, our fee is AU$40 (+ handling fee) per document.
