People are doing their own tax returns this year. They keep repeating old mistakes as before. Claiming the correct deductions could put a large sum back in their pockets. Late claims are still possible. These extra refunds often go right into savings accounts because living costs keep rising. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) warns against exaggerating expenses. Getting the numbers wrong in Division 296 cases could cause problems. Many add extra claims to help pay the bills as prices go up across the country.