Tax Returns & Planning

More in your pocket at tax time — and all year round

We handle individual and business tax returns with care, and we don't stop at lodgement. Our approach to tax planning means we're identifying opportunities throughout the year, not just in June.

47%

Top marginal tax rate in Australia, including the Medicare levy

April

When we hold year-end planning conversations with clients — before 30 June, not after

30 June

The deadline most people plan around — and leave too late

Tax planning is not the same as tax return preparation

A tax return records what happened. Tax planning shapes what happens. The difference is significant — and it's the difference between paying what you owe and paying only what you need to.

We work with our clients on both. Annual tax returns are prepared accurately and lodged on time. But the more valuable work happens throughout the year — reviewing structures, timing transactions, and making sure your tax position at 30 June reflects deliberate decisions rather than default outcomes.

What we cover

  • Individual income tax returns — salary, investment income, rental properties
  • Business tax returns — sole trader, company, trust, partnership
  • Capital gains tax (CGT) calculations and planning
  • Rental property deductions and depreciation schedules
  • Investment portfolio tax reporting and cost base tracking
  • Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns and advice
  • Tax planning meetings — ideally in April/May, before year-end
  • ATO audit support and correspondence management
  • Tax debt and payment arrangement advice

Getting ahead of 30 June

The most effective tax planning happens before the financial year ends — not after. Once 30 June passes, the options available to you are significantly reduced. Decisions around asset purchases, super contributions, income timing, and prepayments all need to be made while there's still time to act.

We hold planning conversations with our clients before year-end specifically to identify these opportunities. If your current accountant is only contacting you after the fact, you're likely leaving money on the table.

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