28 Jun 2020

Over the next couple of months will be the time you feel suddenly rich thanks to some tax return dosh coming your way, even if that lavish feeling only lasts for a little while. To get ya keen to do your taxes (hard to believe, I know), here are some things to splurge on with no guilt as we have all earnt the right to send it.

1. Festival Tickets

Buy tickets to that really expensive festival you thought you wouldn’t be able to afford. You owe it to yourself to experience something fun after all that hard work.

2. The mother of all feeds

Everyone has a certain meal that sends shivers down their spine and leaves their mouth salivating with lust. A lot of the time it’s probably the price of Jesus’ tears too. Don’t let money hold you back from your taste buds’ desires. Buy that expensive meal and savour every bite…Or just go on a Maccas run, that works too.

3. A film camera

You might as well pick up a new hobby with your extra cash and film photography is all the rage. Grab a disposable camera or hunt for a funky film camera at some vintage markets. Take flicks of your mates, of your weekend adventures, of everything and anything. It’ll be so satisfying developing the photos and knowing that your dosh went towards something so wholesome. Plus, if you want to see 'em featured on Year13 and get a shoutout for your Insta, you can send them through to us right here. 

4. Head to the theatre

Go to a random play at your closest theatre, whether it be Shakespeare, stand-up or your local theatre company’s terrible revamping of Phantom of the Opera. Who knows, it might be Mr. G on stage. Experience some theatre, dress up all posh and feel cultured… I mean you’re rich now, right? Rich for a few days at least.

5. Socks

I don’t know, I feel like I always need new socks. Like for real, where do they all go?

6. Flight tickets

SEND IT! Whether they’re flight tickets to Melbourne or to Morocco, feed your hungry travel bug. Have a break from grinding and go somewhere new.

7. A Kmart shopping spree

Grab a trolley at Kmart and fill it up with beautiful junk. Clothes, shoes, accessories, movies, books, home décor... Kmart has it all. Deck out your room with some funky fake plants and obscure décor items. Change your clothing style with Kmart’s array of fashion statements. Become an artist with the plethora of art supplies stocked in their jampacked aisles. Heaven is a place on earth, and it is Kmart.

8. Pay your friend back

Shout your mate a movie, dinner or concert. Preferably that one friend that always buys you things and you always mean to pay them back but always forget. It’s time to pay them back whilst both of you have a bloody good time.

9. See a psychic

Whether you believe in psychics or not, go have your tarot cards read and aura felt for a good story to share. You know what the psychic would say? “This is a worthwhile purchase.” I mean, that’s probably just because they’re getting a cut of your tax return dosh but still… It’s a cool/weird/spooky experience.

10. Get your adrenaline up

Nothing says sending it more than screaming at the top of your lungs on a rollercoaster at a theme park. Get your adrenaline roaring, heck, go skydiving or bungee jumping if you feel up to it. Use that tax return moolah on some 10/10 good times.