Use Deductly to plan and optimise deductions before lodgement. Use myTax to lodge your return.
People often compare Deductly and ATO myTax, but they solve different stages. Deductly helps you plan and pressure-test deductions before lodging. myTax is the official lodgement channel.
| Criterion | Deductly | ATO myTax |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Pre-lodgement deduction planning | Tax return lodgement |
| Guided deduction discovery | Yes, structured workflows | Limited, form-driven prompts |
| Occupation-specific guidance | Built-in occupation pages and examples | General ATO guidance links |
| Workflow for missed deductions | Yes (finder/inbox style tooling) | No dedicated workflow |
| Submission to ATO | No | Yes |
Best for pre-lodgement planning and claim completeness.
Best for final lodgement once your deductions are settled.
Run your own scenario in Deductly and validate likely deduction categories before lodgement.
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No. Deductly is for preparation and optimisation. myTax is for official lodgement.
Use Deductly first to build and validate deduction claims, then lodge through myTax or your tax agent.
These comparisons provide general information only and are not personal tax advice.