Should You Wait to Lodge Your Tax For the 20% HECS Discount? And a Spicy DM About Unequal Pay

The HECS 20% discount has the whole community buzzing, and we’ve been getting so many DMs asking whether you need to wait to lodge your tax return because of it. And because we love you, Victoria went full finance detective and called the ATO herself (Yes, she waited on hold so you don’t have to). We’ve got all the tea on what you need to do, and where the government’s actually at with rolling it out. Then things get very spicy when a community memeber drops into our DMs with the ultimate workplace dilemma: she accidentally found her colleague’s payslip... and he’s making 25% more for the same role. What would you actually do? Do you go to your boss, pretend you never saw it, or start job hunting with a vengeance? Plus, as always: juicy money wins, broke tips (yes, including how to get paid just for driving safely), and a big dose of feel-good chaos to wrap your week right. Ready for more laughs, lessons, and unhinged money chats? Check out our oh-so-bingeable Friday Drinks playlist. Listen here. Join our 300K+ She's on the Money community in our Facebook Group and on Instagram.  Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs.  Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708,  AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.