Return
Frankel & Harper Lyrics

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Hey Harper, how do we declare our tax year incomes and receive refunds from the Australian Taxation Office?

Well I'm glad you asked!

Let's learn
How to lodge tax returns
To add a little on top
Of what we've earned

Submit yours eagerly
And legally
So then we can all have fun! (Yeah!)

Link ATO to your MyGov (MyGov)
Then check your details are correct (correct)
TFN, BSB, account number
Now we can move onto the next step

Let's learn
How to lodge tax returns
To add a little on top
Of what we've earned
Submit yours eagerly
And legally
So then we can all have fun! Yeah!)

Declare your sources of income
Make sure they match what's on your payslip
Claim deductions for working expenses
Now you're done so click submit (and clap)

Let's learn
How to lodge tax returns
To add a little on top
Of what we've earned
Submit yours eagerly
And Legally
So then we can all have fun! (Yeah!)

Now it's your turn
To lodge a tax return
To add a little on top
Of what you've earned
Submit it eagerly

And legally
Taxation is so much fun! (Yeah!)

Overall Meaning

The song "Return" by Frankel & Harper is a catchy and upbeat instructional guide on how to lodge tax returns and receive refunds from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). It begins with one member of the duo asking the other how to declare their tax year incomes and receive refunds. The other member responds by teaching them step-by-step how to lodge their tax returns and receive a little extra on top of what they have earned.

The song is a creative approach to an often-dreaded task that many Australians have to complete annually. The duo provides helpful advice, such as linking your MyGov account to the ATO, declaring sources of income that match your payslip, and claiming deductions for working expenses. These insightful tips are delivered through an upbeat melody, making the process seem like an easy and joyful experience.

The song's chorus encourages listeners to submit their tax returns eagerly and legally so that they can have fun, highlighting the importance of completing this mandatory obligation. The final verse empowers listeners to take the reins themselves and submit their tax returns, adding a little more to what they have earned and experiencing the fun side of taxation.

Overall, "Return" by Frankel & Harper is a clever and enjoyable tutorial on how to lodge tax returns and receive ATO refunds, encouraging listeners to complete this task with enthusiasm and excitement.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's learn
We are going to teach you something new

How to lodge tax returns
The process of submitting your tax documents

To add a little on top
Claiming back some additional money

Of what we've earned
The income that we have made

Submit yours eagerly
Sending in your tax return with enthusiasm

And legally
Doing everything according to the law

So then we can all have fun! (Yeah!)
By submitting taxes properly, we can avoid issues and have fun

Link ATO to your MyGov (MyGov)
Connecting your ATO account to your MyGov account

Then check your details are correct (correct)
Make sure all your personal information is accurate

TFN, BSB, account number
Key identification numbers required for tax submission

Now we can move onto the next step
After confirming your details, move forward in the process