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A good accountant pays for themselves in tax saved, penalties avoided and hours you get back. In Australia, anyone charging a fee to prepare or lodge tax returns must be a registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board, and many accountants also hold CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ or IPA membership, which adds professional standards and ongoing education requirements.
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List your business, freeHow to choose a good Accountant
- Verify tax agent registration on the TPB public register; it is required by law for paid tax work.
- Choose experience that matches your situation, whether sole trader, company, trust, SMSF or rental property portfolios.
- Ask about fees upfront: fixed-fee packages are increasingly common and easier to budget than open-ended hourly billing.
- Check they work with your software, such as Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks, so handover is painless.
- Look for proactive advice through the year, not just a form-filling exercise every July.
- Confirm who actually does your work, whether a partner, an employee or an offshore team.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are you a registered tax agent, and what is your TPB registration number?
- What are your fees for my return or business structure, and what is included?
- How do you communicate through the year, and how quickly do you respond in peak season?
- What tax planning opportunities do you see for someone in my situation?
- Who in the firm will handle my work day to day?
What does a accountant cost in Australia?
A basic individual tax return typically costs $150 to $400 with a registered tax agent, more with rental properties or investments. Sole trader returns often run $300 to $800, while company and trust work commonly costs $1,000 to $3,500 or more per year depending on complexity. Bookkeeping is usually $60 to $120 per hour or a monthly fixed fee. Fees attract GST, and accounting fees for managing your tax affairs are generally tax deductible the following year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an accountant and a registered tax agent?
Anyone can call themselves an accountant, but only a registered tax agent can legally charge fees to prepare and lodge tax returns in Australia. Registration with the Tax Practitioners Board requires qualifications, experience and professional indemnity insurance. Check the TPB register before paying anyone for tax work.
Do I get more time to lodge if I use a tax agent?
Usually yes. Self-lodgers must generally lodge by 31 October, but clients on a registered tax agent's lodgment program can have until as late as May the following year, depending on their history. You need to be on the agent's books before the October deadline to access the extension.
Are accountant fees tax deductible?
Fees for managing your tax affairs, including tax return preparation, tax advice and travel to see your agent, are generally deductible in the year you pay them. Your accountant will include this year's fee as a deduction in next year's return. Fees for private matters unrelated to tax are not deductible.
Should my small business use a bookkeeper or an accountant?
Most established businesses use both. A bookkeeper, or a BAS agent for GST work, keeps transactions coded and BAS lodged through the year at lower hourly rates, while your accountant handles year-end financials, tax returns and structuring advice. Splitting the work this way usually costs less overall than accountant-only.
When should I talk to an accountant about tax planning?
Before 30 June, not after. Most planning levers, such as super contributions, prepaying expenses, deferring income and asset write-off timing, must be actioned before the financial year ends. A planning session in April or May typically gives enough time to act. July is for lodging, not planning.
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