The ATO has released its "Naughty List" for 2026, and we’ve brought back our resident ATO-whisperer, Harvey Green, to tell you who is on it.

In this episode, Mia, Leo, and Harvey dive deep into the specific areas the tax office is targeting this year. We translate complex tax rulings into campfire horror stories and practical advice to keep your business safe.

We cover:

• The "Members-Only" Club Jacket: Why getting your Family Trust Elections wrong could cost you nearly 50% in tax.

• The "Pizza Voucher" Trap: The 45-day holding rule, bucket companies, and why you shouldn't incorporate late.

• A GST Horror Story: The case of the vanishing credits—why lodging your BAS late is a one-way street to losing money.

Don’t step into a trap you can’t see. Tune in for the expert insights you need from the team at Aevum Accounting.

Are you still running your trade business from a diary and a shoebox of receipts? If you're spending your nights quoting instead of seeing your family, this episode is for you.

Join Mia and Leo as they welcome special guest Dave, a third-generation sparky who transformed his chaotic business using job management software. We dive deep into the battle of the apps: ServiceM8 vs. Tradify.

Find out how moving from paper to digital can:

• Cut your admin time in half.

• Get your invoices paid in 7 days instead of 40.

• Turn your "job" into a scalable, sellable business asset.

Whether you're a plumber, sparky, or builder, learn how to get off the tools and get back your life with the help of Aevum Accounting.

Did you know your business can be highly profitable... and still go broke? This episode is a practical masterclass on cash flow, the true lifeblood of your business.

We're joined by special guest and experienced business owner, Harvey Green, who shares his real-world "scars and successes." Join Mia, Leo, and Harvey as they break down the essential steps to:

• Accelerate your inflows (get paid faster)

• Control your outflows (stop the leaks)

• Build a forecast and a cash buffer (finally sleep at night)

This is your ultimate guide to turning financial stress into cash flow confidence.

Did you know there’s a secret club in the tax world? Its members are authors, artists, inventors, and elite athletes. The entry fee? A breakout year. The benefit? A special tax concession that could save you thousands.

Join Mia and Leo as they unlock the doors to one of the most niche and powerful provisions in tax law: income averaging for special professionals. This is the ATO's solution for "lumpy" income – those massive spikes you get from a book advance, a hit song, or a major tournament win.

Using detailed examples of an author and a tennis player, we break down the complex calculations step-by-step to show you how this secret rule works. This is a must-listen for any creative or sportsperson.

Think there aren't many tax deductions for a bus driver? Think again.

We recently helped a driver who was leaving thousands on the table. He was driving to different depots, doing occasional overnight trips, and receiving meal allowances — all with hidden tax benefits he knew nothing about.

In this episode, Mia and Leo use his story to map out your route to a better refund. Learn the crucial difference between driving to your usual depot vs. an alternative one, how to claim overnight travel and overtime meals, and the specific rules for renewing your heavy vehicle licence. Don't miss your stop — this is your ultimate guide.

Ever wondered what a surgeon, a top CEO, or a stockbroker actually claims on their tax return? This is the episode for you.

Join Mia and Leo as they pull back the curtain on the ATO's list of Australia's 10 highest-paying jobs. In this fun, gossip-column-style deep dive, we reveal the surprising and specific tax deductions of the super-rich.

From a surgeon's personal radiation shield and an anaesthetist's smartwatch to the therapeutic artwork in a psychiatrist's office, you'll be amazed at what can be considered a "tool of the trade."

This isn't just a look at the rich list; it's a masterclass in the principle that every job has unique, claimable expenses. Get the expert insights you need from the team at Aevum Accounting.

Join Mia and Leo as they build your investment knowledge from the ground up, covering everything you need to know to maximise returns and stay compliant. This is our most detailed masterclass yet.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Big 3 Deductions: Master the rules for Interest, Repairs, and the powerhouse of Depreciation.

• ATO's Top Tax Traps: We reveal the common mistakes that cost investors thousands, from overclaiming interest to the "initial repairs" rule.

• Depreciation DEEP DIVE: Learn why the 9 May 2017 rule change is critical for second-hand properties and why a Quantity Surveyor's report is non-negotiable.

• Complex Structures: An introduction to owning property in a Trust or Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF).

• Capital Gains Tax: Understand the '6-year rule', the 'market value rule', and how to correctly calculate your profit when you sell.

Get the expert insights you need from the team at Aevum Accounting.

Engineers, it's time to draft your financial blueprint for tax time. 🏗️

This is our most detailed episode yet, a masterclass in the specific, nuanced tax rules for Australian engineers. Join Mia and Leo as they build your ultimate guide to deductions, investment, and structuring.

In this deep dive, we cover:

🚙 Ute vs. Car: The critical tax difference you need to know if you drive a vehicle with a one-tonne capacity.

💼 Contractor or Employee?: A full breakdown of the massive tax differences, including GST, super, and claiming home office occupancy costs.

⚡ EV Salary Packaging: How the FBT exemption on electric vehicles can be a game-changer (and the crucial HELP debt warning you must hear).

💻 Discipline-Specific Deductions: We break down unique claims for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers.

This isn't just a tax guide; it's a master plan for your financial structure.

Sound the alarm! It's time for your annual financial drill. 🚒

You run drills to be prepared for the job; this episode is your essential checklist to make sure you're prepared for tax time. Join Mia and Leo as they break down the specific deductions for Australia's professional firefighters.

In this drill, we cover:

🚗 Driving Deductions: When can you claim the drive to a station that isn't your usual one? We clear up the confusion.

🍕 Overtime Meals: The specific rule that could make your post-shift meal tax-deductible when you receive an allowance.

☀️ Sun Protection: The surprising reason you can claim your sunglasses and sunscreen (and the nerdy rule about it!).

🚫 Common Traps: Find out why gym memberships and danger allowances are almost never claimable.

Get the expert insights you need from the team at Aevum Accounting.

Nurses and Midwives, it's time for some financial first aid! 🩺

You spend your shifts looking after everyone else; this episode is all about helping you look after your bottom line. Join Mia and Leo for a complete check-up on the specific tax deductions you're entitled to.

In this episode, you'll get a clear diagnosis on:

👟 Uniforms & Shoes: The real story on claiming scrubs, non-slip shoes, and why your 'black pants and white top' might not be deductible.

⌚️ Specialty Equipment: The surprising rule that lets you claim a fob watch but not an ordinary wristwatch.

💰 Salary Packaging: A deep dive into the WA Health benefits ($9,010 + $2,650 caps) and the critical warning about your HELP debt.

🚗 Car & Travel: Unpacking the rules for community nurses and travel between clinics.

Get the prescription for a healthier tax return from the team at Aevum Accounting.