Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Return in 2025
(Including a Tech Upgrade You’ll Actually Use)

Whether it’s a little or a lot, getting a tax return always feels like a mini bonus. But what should you really do with it? Should you save it? Treat yourself? Pay down debt? The good news: you can do all of the above, and still make room for a worthwhile upgrade.

Here are some of the top ways Australians are using their tax refunds in 2025, plus a few tech essentials from Verbatim that strike the perfect balance between practicality and self-care.

Pay down high-interest debt

Using your tax return to reduce debt can offer one of the best financial returns long-term. Paying off a credit card or car loan early means less interest down the road.

Build or boost your emergency fund

Putting money aside for the unexpected, like a vet bill or car repair, helps you avoid financial stress later on. Even $500 in a high-interest savings account can be a game changer.

Invest in your career or business

Whether you’re a freelancer, remote worker or small business owner, a well-timed tech upgrade can boost productivity and help you work smarter. Some great value-for-money picks include:

  • Mini Metal SSD – Ultra-fast, ultra-compact portable storage that’s ideal for creatives and business users on the move
  • Charge & Drive Wireless Car Charger – A smarter, more secure way to keep your phone powered on the road.
  • 100W USB-C Magnetic Cable – Tangle-free, travel-friendly, and ideal for charging laptops and phones on the go
  • 100W GaN Charger – A compact, powerful way to charge up to 4 devices at once- including your laptop. Perfect for remote work or travel.

Treat yourself- within reason

Splurging isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it’s on something practical and lasting. A smart tech purchase is one of the few “treats” that also delivers day-to-day benefits.

Whether you’re saving, spending or investing in yourself, your tax return can go further with the right tools. Be sure to explore smart tech upgrades at Verbatim and ensure you get the most bang for your buck when spending your tax return.

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