for those on PAYG taxation the options are limited to using a tax agent to maximise your return. The best way to deal with taxation in Australia is to become self employed and thereby many of life's expenses become tax deductable. Use of your car, phone and dwelling can be partly claimed as deductions, further you can claim expenses for bad investments and all the materials used in the work you do. The slave society is based on our fear of failure and i recommend the best way to increase freedom and wealth is through self employment.