How to Choose a Tax Accountant Personal for Australian Tax
A woman in Sydney has finished her tax return at the kitchen table. Her salary is pre-filled, but a rental property, investment
October 6, 2026
Practical Australian accounting and tax guidance for business owners, professionals, investors, migrants and trustees. Articles cover ATO compliance, GST, BAS, deductions, company tax, trust tax, payroll tax, international tax and year-end planning.
A woman in Sydney has finished her tax return at the kitchen table. Her salary is pre-filled, but a rental property, investment
A medical professional in Sydney can outgrow a basic tax agent without realising it. The same happens when a migrant professional brings
Small businesses paid an average business lending rate of 7.33% in Australia on 28 February 2025, while large businesses paid 5.49%, so
A cost may belong on your Australian tax return only when it has a sufficient connection with earning assessable income, isn't private
Your home is generally exempt from capital gains tax when it is your main residence, but partial tax can apply if it
Tuesday morning at her Parramatta dental practice, Dr Anya Sharma sees a notification that her Australian Taxation Office (ATO) refund has arrived.
Most Australian business owners considering company restructuring face a choice between informal negotiation, the formal small business restructuring regime, or voluntary administration.
Most Australian residents need to lodge a tax return if their taxable income exceeded A$18,200 in 2024–25, but tax withheld, business activity
The correct ATO due date depends on the taxpayer, entity, obligation and lodgement method. For an individual who self-lodges, the standard deadline
A business owner receives a request for an audit and assumes a review might be sufficient. A charity trustee is asked for
In 2024–25, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) estimated $8.3 billion in revenue effects from audit actions and incorrect claims stopped, so understanding
Mei is sitting with a property sale decision. Her Brisbane townhouse has increased in value, but the amount she'll report for tax
Dr Anya Sharma is considering selling her stake in a Castle Medical partnership in Sydney. The proposed exit could release substantial capital,
A couple in Parramatta are reviewing two draft deeds before committing to an investment property. One deed creates a unit trust, the
A practice owner hands each team member a gift card at the end of the year. The gesture feels simple, but the
A taxpayer sits down to lodge, only to find that an investment statement is missing, a mixed-use expense hasn't been apportioned, and
For self-lodgers, Australia tax day is generally 31 October for the prior 1 July to 30 June financial year. Taxpayers using a
A sale is on the table. You've owned an investment property, shares or a business interest for years, and the contract date
A Parramatta property trust has earned income, the bank balance looks healthy, and the family is deciding who should declare the income.
Australia's household saving ratio reached 6.5% in the June quarter of 2026, up from 6.4% in the March quarter, and the strongest