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Paying tax is probably one of the most controversial topics - and actions – that we do as a nation. Everyone complains about it and wishes they didn’t have to pay it. And almost everyone wants to get their returns back as quickly as possible. But often it seems like months before we see any envelope from the tax office in our mailbox. Sometimes the fault for a slow tax return lies with your overworked accountant, but even when you do your own tax it takes ages to get anything back. This is money that is eagerly anticipated to pay off all those bills with, not some luxurious addition to the bank balance or means of enjoying an overseas holiday, so it is important to get it sooner rather than later. Of course, sometimes you might feel like splurging some of that money on something that is fun, and there is nothing wrong with that. After all, you worked hard all year for it. It is a wise person who seeks balance in their life with time out for fun and play as well as working hard. If they don’t, Mother Nature may one day give you an enforced rest – in hospital after a heart attack. So if you are tired of the long wait for your tax refund, you might want to consider doing your tax online with the help of an accountant who specializes in this kind of thing. It is not much different from doing it online at the ATO website except that your online accountant takes just a few days to estimate what your return should be and then pays you straight away. They then have your tax return sent to them and so they are the ones who are waiting while you can go ahead and have some fun spending – or saving, as the case may be. Many people choose to use some of their tax refund to pay off more of their mortgage. It is amazing just how much interest you can save over the life of your loan when you make additional payments even if it is just once a year. You may not see the benefit of it immediately, but when you work it out it is really worthwhile doing. However you may not want to use the whole amount to pay down debt. If you divide it up with some going to pay off bills or loans while some is used for fun then you get the best of both worlds – and balance in your life.
Author Bio: For the past five years I have been writing informative and quality articles on topics such as returns, tax online, tax refund and many more.
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