Tax returns to boost Aussie savings

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Australians are showing positive signs of financial responsibility, with 31 per cent planning to save the returned funds from their 2016-2017 financial year tax return, according to finder.com.au.

In addition to nearly one third of Australians who were planning to save their tax return funds, 23 per cent would use it to pay outstanding bills, whilst 12 per cent would set the extra funds aside for a holiday.

“Whether that’s using the funds for household bills or in the form of extra loan repayments, Aussies are being financially savvy with their tax refunds,” finder.com.au money expert, Bessie Hassan, said.

“Allocating your tax return towards your expenses is a good way to bring in the new financial year.”

Over three quarters (77 per cent) of Australians are expected to receive a tax return over the coming months.

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