Are You Overpaying Tax in the ADF? Here’s What to Check

Tax in Defence can get complicated fast. Allowances, postings, DoHAS, rental properties, and Medicare exemptions are often misunderstood, and that can cost you real money.In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Kane is joined by Carla McDonald, founder of Duty First Tax (built by veterans, for veterans). Carla breaks down the tax basics Defence members actually need, plus the common mistakes she sees every year.This episode is general education only and not personal tax or financial advice. Always seek independent advice for your situation.What you’ll learn:•Why Defence members often get the wrong tax guidance•The “tax refund” myth and what tax time really is•How DHOAS, HPAS and HPSEA are treated for tax (and what trips people up)•Record-keeping systems that survive postings and relocations•Overlooked deductions Defence members commonly miss (including Medicare levy issues)•What changes when your home becomes a rental property after posting•The main residence exemption and the six-year rule (and why planning matters)•Depreciation reports, when they help, and what happens when you sellWant more Defence-specific guidance? Connect with Duty First Tax or the Discover Buyers Agency via their websites and socials.