18 June 2020

Can anyone recommend a good tax accountant?

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Well, it’s getting to that time of the year when we have to give some of our money back.

My old tax accountant was satisfactory, but they’ve left town and this is a good opportunity to find a new one. What we want is someone who is compotent and reliable, preferably with a good understanding of tax law (so we don’t have to go checking everything ourselves).

So, any recommendations RiotACT?

If you’re also looking for a tax accountant, check out our recently updated article on the best tax accountants in Canberra.

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stormboy said :

A bit off topic I know …..but can anyone tell me how long a small business operator has to provide a payment summary/group certificate to an employee?

You’re probably better off asking the Tax Office that question.

RSM Bird Cameron on Northbourne Ave. Great with both company and personal tax returns.

stormboy said :

A bit off topic I know …..but can anyone tell me how long a small business operator has to provide a payment summary/group certificate to an employee?

Call the ATO !!! 😛 .lol

A bit off topic I know …..but can anyone tell me how long a small business operator has to provide a payment summary/group certificate to an employee?

I was looking around for a tax return agent as well, When i bumped into the mob at Gunghalin, they do the tax return for $ 75 and are pretty good. http://www.globalaccountingservices.com.au/

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Ben_Dover said :

I use Matt at Sleigh PLC Kippax.

http://www.sleigh-pec.com.au/

Thanks, I went to this guy recently, asked pertinent questions and saved me hundreds….no, thousands!!!

It takes years to have genuine proficiency in anything, so your 7 years doesn’t impress. H&R Block have provide service well beyond the lazy sheisters who called themselves tax agents/accountants I’ve used in the past……and my tax returns, lets just say they aren’t small

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It wasnt my intention to ‘impress’. I am diligent and proactive and far from the lazy sheister who you know.
The size of your tax return along with your other appendage doesnt impress me one whit, it makes no difference at all as your tax returns are based on current taxation legislation and not the size of your

notice of assesment

“however for an investor, a business owner, entertainer or other special professional, a professional tax accountant is the only way to go.”

Of which I am all 3, and use my university qualified tax agent at H&R Block to prepare my tax return on that basis.

It takes years to have genuine proficiency in anything, so your 7 years doesn’t impress. H&R Block have provide service well beyond the lazy sheisters who called themselves tax agents/accountants I’ve used in the past……and my tax returns, lets just say they aren’t small

vg said :

Don’t waste your time with a fluffy private tax ‘expert’. Tax is simple. Use H&R Block or ITP. That’s all they do and do a hell of a better job than the ‘full service’ accountants I used before who were slow and hopeless

I’ve found the opposite. I have used both ITP and H&R Block and it was painful. Neither of the accountants knew much about tax returns, and both appointments took well over an hour as they had to keep looking simple stuff up that they should have known. One guy at H&R Block took over an hour and a half, as he stuffed up my return and had to redo it all. I now use a proper accountant in Sydney, and my tax is done over the phone in under 10 minutes. They are absolutely brilliant.

vg said :

Don’t waste your time with a fluffy private tax ‘expert’. Tax is simple. Use H&R Block or ITP. That’s all they do and do a hell of a better job than the ‘full service’ accountants I used before who were slow and hopeless

Yep, tax is simple, this is why the principles and law of taxation are university subjects, This is why it takes years to acheive taxation accountant / registered tax agent status.

Places like H&R Block have their place especially for the single payment summary PAYE, however for an investor, a business owner, entertainer or other special professional, a professional tax accountant is the only way to go.

Don’t waste your time with a fluffy private tax ‘expert’. Tax is simple. Use H&R Block or ITP. That’s all they do and do a hell of a better job than the ‘full service’ accountants I used before who were slow and hopeless

I am a registered tax agent, it took me over 7 years to acheive this status….

I may not be a chartered accountant, but I will guarantee my taxation knowlege / expertise is just as good. Sadly some equate a good tax refund with the quality of tax accountant they use. I might remind people that the size of their refund is NOT a reflection of your tax accountants abilities but a reflection of the nations taxation legislation as it stands at this date.

Jasmine_Keene4:58 pm 08 Aug 11

You need to go to someone who is a registered tax accountant and even better…someone who is a member of Chartered Accountants. Its a pain to get (my mate got his and its a 3 year course plus prac) but it is basically a seal of approval so you know that they are legit and have the BEST knowledge of tax law. Dont trust just anyone coz it will come back to bite you in the bum. Id suggest Nexis Accountants. The lady I went through (Lesley Henderson) is a chartered accountant and she serioulsy knows her stuff. Call her on 6264 8000 or email lesley@nexis.net.au. Shesa tax genius and got me all my tax back! ALL OF IT! Legend!

Dixon in Civic, my brother in law works there and says they are all dodgy geezers.

Which means they are all good tax accountants…

Shhhh Random, it’s hard enough getting in to see him as it is.

Manv in Phillip. I am yet to get a return not running into the thousands from him.

All legit of course.

I use Deakin Alliance in Deakin, have done for a few years now, and am very pleased with them. My taxes are usually pretty simple, but every so often I have some income-averaging to do which they take in stride.

Don’t worry GnT – I’m over 3 years late 😉 (Should be sorted within a fortnight though)

I actually just got home from getting my tax done! Only 10 months late!!

I use Taubenschlag & Associates in Woden. I’m very happy with John Taubenschlag. He is straight to the point, doesn’t muck around, and always seems to find some deductions I haven’t thought of.

My tax is very simple, so if you have specialist needs you may want to shop around.

I use needhams in tuggeranong, satisfactory for my liking.

And hey, as a Public Servant, all yuo need to do is find the appropriate deductions 😛
(Of course, you could list your job title different.. i’m not a public servant, I’m an IT Support officer for the Govt.)
Means I can deduct things I wouldn’t be able to if i was a public servant

Helen Volmari. She does mine every year and she’s brill. Very quick. Always contactable via email. Not the cheapest, I guess, but I’ll pay any amount to not have to deal with numbers and stuff. Counting? Not moi.

Helen Volmari
Unit 14, Birubi Chambers, Hawker Place
Postal: PO Box 4121
Hawker ACT 2614

02 6254 9717 – Bus phone
02 6254 9719 – Fax
0418 441 400 – Mobile
Helen@adeptbc.com.au

I think it’s important to get an accountant who understands your particular area of business (unless you’re a pube, in which case you get bugger all tax deductions anyway).
For example, an accountant who mostly deals with primary producers probably isn’t up on all the details of deductions for artists.

VYBerlinaV8 now_with_added grunt3:31 pm 17 Apr 07

I have used Holland and Partners in the city for several years, and found them to be excellent.

+1 to me for incorrectly spelling “competent”!

I’ve had good results from Andrew Eggleton’s in Braddon

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