Taxpayers could save time and hundreds of dollars a year under a new a proposal to change Australia's tax return system. Blueprint Institute believes that annual returns are too much trouble and that Australia should follow countries like the US, Japan and France by introducing a standard deduction system. The Australian think tank is proposing a $3,000 standard tax deduction for work-related expenses. Taxpayers could save time and hundreds of dollars a year under a new a proposal to change Australia's tax return system (stock image) Office workers are seen in Sydney's central business district on Thursday April 15 Under the plans, the Australian Tax Office would apply a $3,000 tax deduction - without a taxpayer needing to do anything on their pre-filled return.