Thank you Peter for your help with my BAS, and bringing me up to date. Your service and professionalism has been exceptional.

Tax accountant & registered tax agent in Patterson Lakes, Melbourne
Tax, made simple & stress-free.
Registered tax agents helping individuals, sole traders and growing businesses across Australia stay compliant, maximise their refund and grow their financial future.
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We provide professional taxation and accounting services tailored to Australian individuals and businesses — with clear advice, transparent pricing and a personal touch.
- Accurate tax lodgements
- Maximising deductions
- Reducing tax liabilities legally
- Staying compliant with the ATO
Whether you're lodging a simple tax return or managing complex business finances, we're here to help.
Everything tax, under one roof
We simplify the complex world of tax and bookkeeping — expert guidance and personalised solutions designed to save you time and keep you compliant.
Individual Tax Returns
Employees, contractors, investors and retirees. We find every deduction you are entitled to.
Learn more 02Business Tax & Accounting
Tax returns, financial statements and compliance for sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts.
Learn more 03BAS & GST Lodgements
BAS preparation, GST reporting and ATO communication — handled on time, every time.
Learn more 04Tax Planning
Strategic, year-round planning that legally reduces the tax you pay.
Learn more 05Bookkeeping & Payroll
Bank reconciliation, payroll, super compliance and Xero / MYOB set-up.
Learn moreSpecial offer
Simple salary & wage returns, lodged same day.
Claim offerWhat's included
- Salary & wage tax returns (TFN only)
- ATO pre-filled data — government payments, bank interest, super income streams
- Up to $300 in deductions
- Same-day tax return
- Electronic lodgement with the ATO
*T&Cs apply. Price is for simple individual tax returns.
Big-firm expertise. Personal service.
We focus on building long-term relationships and helping our clients succeed financially.
CA & CPA Accountants
Qualified professionals with years of experience in Australian tax law.
Registered Tax Agent
Registered with the Tax Practitioners Board — agent no. 26316835.
Personalised Advice
You deal directly with your accountant, not a call centre.
Transparent Pricing
Clear, upfront quotes. No surprise bills.
Fast Turnaround
Same-day tax returns available for simple returns.
After Hours & Weekends
We work around your schedule, not the other way round.
Average Google rating from our clients
Simple tax returns, lodged same day
Available after hours & on weekends
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What our clients say
Top service… very professional and friendly. Thanks Peter!
Thank you Peter for assisting me with my tax obligations! After living abroad for so long and returning to Australia, finding someone who is genuinely kind and so helpful is not always easy.
Refer a friend, get $50.
Let us know who you referred. Once their tax return is electronically lodged, you receive $50. It's that simple.
Your local tax agent in Patterson Lakes
Based in Patterson Lakes, we look after individuals and businesses across Melbourne's bayside and south-east, and clients right across Australia online and over the phone.
Suburbs we serve
- Patterson Lakes
- Carrum
- Bonbeach
- Chelsea
- Chelsea Heights
- Edithvale
- Aspendale
- Aspendale Gardens
- Mordialloc
- Braeside
- Carrum Downs
- Seaford
- Frankston
- Sandhurst
- Skye
- Bangholme
- Keysborough
- Dandenong
- Mentone
- Cheltenham
Know more, claim more
Plain-English guides from a registered tax agent.
Tax returns
Tax return checklist: what to gather before you lodge
Income, deductions, offsets and the personal details we need. Tick these off and your return is quick, accurate and maximised.
Deductions
Work-from-home deductions explained
The fixed rate versus the actual cost method, the records the ATO expects, and the common mistakes that get claims knocked back.
Deadlines
What happens if you lodge your tax return late?
Penalties, interest and delayed refunds, plus why it is rarely as bad as people fear and how a tax agent can help you catch up.
Questions? Answered.
Can't find what you're looking for? Give us a call — we're happy to help, even after hours.
Our $109 offer covers simple individual salary & wage returns (TFN only): ATO pre-filled data such as government payments, bank interest and super income streams, plus up to $300 in deductions. Same-day turnaround is available.
No. We work online, over the phone and Australia-wide. You can upload documents securely and we will handle the rest. Local clients in Patterson Lakes and surrounds are welcome to meet in person by appointment.
Usually your income statement (available in myGov), bank interest, private health insurance statement, receipts for work-related expenses and, if relevant, rental property or investment statements. We will send you a checklist once you get in touch.
Yes. As a registered tax agent we can lodge prior-year returns and overdue BAS, and communicate with the ATO on your behalf to get you back on track.
If you are on a registered tax agent's lodgement program before 31 October, you may be eligible for a later lodgement due date. Contact us before 31 October to get on our list.
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