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News.com.au
16 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
20 tax mistakes Aussies make each year
From dodgy deductions to missed refunds, these are the biggest blunders Aussies make at tax time, and how to dodge an ATO disaster. less than 2 min read If you're not using a registered tax agent, your deadline is October 31. After that, late lodgers can be hit with $275+ fines, compounding every 28 days. Using a tax agent can extend your lodgement deadline — but only if you've registered with them by October 31. Photo: Supplied The fix: Lodge early, or link with a registered tax agent through myGov before the cut-off. Photo: Supplied If you have investments, crypto, rental income, multiple jobs or business expenses, it's easy to make a mistake. But many Aussies still self-lodge without knowing the risks. A tax agent can help maximise your deductions and reduce audit risk, and their fee is deductible next year. Photo: Supplied The fix: If your return goes beyond basic wages, consider getting help. It might save you thousands in the long run. Photo: Supplied
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Accrington iMEP festival music festival cancelled after poor ticket sales
A two-day Lancashire music festival featuring Chesney Hawkes, Bewitched and Sam Ryder has been cancelled due to poor ticket stars were among the acts due to perform at the iMEP festival at Accrington Cricket Club in Lancashire on 19 and 20 organisers said ticket sales "have not reached the required level" and "combined with challenges in the live music sector and hospitality sectors" the event was "no longer viable". All tickets already purchased will be refunded, they said. The event took place for the first time last year, headlined by British singer Jess Glynne. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
More Refunds Are Being Sent to Fortnite Players 'Tricked' Into Unwanted Purchases. How You Can Apply
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over 969,000 refunds totaling more than $126 million to consumers tricked into unwanted purchases from Fortnite maker Epic Games. Eligible players who haven't yet been compensated still have time to apply. This follows the regulator's first round of payments amounting to over $72 million, which went out in December 2024. The refunds are part of a $520 million settlement Epic agreed to pay in 2022 to address complaints about children's privacy and payment methods on its popular Fortnite video game. The FTC alleged that Epic used deceptive online design tactics to trick Fortnite players, including children, into making unintended purchases with a single button press. Consumers could be charged while waking the game from sleep mode or previewing an item. The FTC also accused Epic of blocking users who disputed charges from accessing purchased content. Beyond a $275 million fine for collecting personal information from players under 13, the 2023 settlement included $245 million in customer refunds. About $198 million has been distributed, leaving roughly $47 million. The latest refunds are for consumers who filed a valid claim before February 14. Claims filed after that date are still under review. The FTC is reopening the claims process, and eligible consumers have until July 9 to file a claim. Refunds come via checks or PayPal. Eligible players include those charged for unwanted in-game items or whose accounts were locked after disputing charges between January 2017 and September 2022. Parents whose children made unauthorized charges between January 2018 and November 2018 are also eligible. In December 2022, Epic said it accepted the agreement to be at the forefront of consumer protection and provide the best experience for its players. The Cary, North Carolina–based company was already making changes to meet player and regulator expectations.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases. How you can apply
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were 'tricked' into purchases they didn't want from Fortnite maker Epic Games — and eligible players who haven't been compensated yet still have time to apply. In an announcement this week, the FTC said it was distributing more than 969,000 refunds totaling over $126 million to consumers on Wednesday and Thursday. That follows the regulator's first round of payments amounting to more than $72 million, which went out in December 2024. The refunds are part of a $520 million settlement that Epic agreed to pay back in 2022 — to address complaints revolving around children's privacy and payment methods on its popular Fortnite video game. At the time, the FTC had alleged that the gaming giant used deceptive online design tactics to trick Fortnite players, including children, into making unintended purchases 'based on the press of a single button.' Consumers could be charged while doing something as simple as attempting the wake the game from sleep mode, for example, or by pressing a nearby button when trying to preview an item, the agency said. The FTC also accused Epic of blocking some users who disputed the charges from accessing the content they purchased. Beyond a $275 million fine related to collecting personal information for players under the age of 13, the settlement, which was finalized in 2023, included $245 million in customer refunds. Between December's payments and the refunds sent out this week, about $198 million of that has been sent out — leaving roughly $47 million left to be distributed. The latest refunds are being doled out to consumers who filed a valid claim before Feb. 14 — meaning that any claims filed after that date are still under review, according to the FTC. And the FTC also says it's reopening the claims process. Eligible consumers who have not been compensated yet now have until July 9 to file a claim. If accepted, the refunds come in the form of checks or PayPal payments. To apply and learn more about the settlement, users should visit the FTC's website. People who are eligible for these payouts include Fortnite players who were charged in-game currency for items they didn't want or saw their account locked after complaining to a credit card company about wrongful charges between January 2017 and September 2022 — as well as parents whose kids made charges on their credit cards without their knowledge from January 2018 through November 2018. The Associated Press reached out to Epic for comment on Thursday. At the time the settlement was announced in December 2022, Epic said it accepted the agreement because it wanted 'to be at the forefront of consumer protection and provide the best experience for our players.' The Cary, North Carolina-based company added that it was already rolling out changes 'to ensure our ecosystem meets the expectations of our players and regulators, which we hope will be a helpful guide for others in our industry.'
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases. How you can apply
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were 'tricked' into purchases they didn't want from Fortnite maker Epic Games — and eligible players who haven't been compensated yet still have time to apply. According to an FTC announcement this week, more than 969,000 refunds totaling over $126 million were sent out to consumers on Wednesday and Thursday. That follows the regulator's first round of payments amounting to more than $72 million, which went out in December 2024 .
