Australian Defence Forces Tax Guides for Your Job: Australian Defence Forces | Home Office | Your Occupation | Small Business Zone Tax Offset: Do you live in a remote area? What is a zone tax offset? The zone tax offset is a tax concession offset offered by the Australian Tax Office for people who live in remote areas of Australia. This offset is to assist with the higher cost of living, amenities and other environmental factors associated with remote living. The zone tax offset provides […] Overseas Forces Tax Offset: Are you claiming yours? A question we often hear from people who have worked or are working overseas in the Australian Defence Force is: Am I eligible to receive an overseas forces tax offset when lodging my tax return The answer is YES as long as you meet certain criteria. How can I claim the overseas forces tax offset? […] Overseas Forces Tax Exemptions – Do They Apply To Me? Are you a member of the Australian Defence Force who served overseas during the past tax year? If your deployment meets certain criteria you may qualify for one of the overseas forces tax exemptions on your income. In this post we’ll discuss the two overseas forces tax exemptions available to overseas forces and how to work […]