Why use an accountant?
An accountant can help you prepare and lodge your annual tax return. They are especially helpful if you have multiple jobs, investment properties, shares or other investments. When you use an accountant, they ensure you are claiming the maximum of what you are entitled to.
For small businesses accountant’s and bookkeepers are invaluable, they ensure all of your books are up to date and you BAS gets lodged on time and can give you advise on how to structure your small business for the long term, ensuring you can meet your small business goals. Investing in accountants or changing the way you use them can bring in considerable returns and your weekends back.
Always use a certified accountant, such as CPA (Certified Practising Accountant), by using a certified practise you are ensuring that you are getting the best value for money. Certified practises must complete yearly learnings to ensure they are up to date with the most relevant and important information.
When can I make tax return appointment?
The lodgement of your annual tax return is due by 15 May every year. With the financial year being 1 July to 30th of June.
You can make appointment for your annual return from 10 July of that year. This allows time for your employer to finalise the pay runs, and some pre-filling to be completed for the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). If you have investments such as shares it is advised that you wait until August to lodge your return, as this allows time for the dividends to be paid out and the automation from the ATO to be completed.
How much does it cost to lodge my tax return?
CLN Financial Services prices start at $154.00 for an individual return and will increase depending on the complexity of your return.
Small Business tax returns start at $330.00 and will increase depending on the complexity of the return.
For a full pricing list please click here.
How do I book in my tax return?
To make an appointment with CLN Financial Services you can use the book now button at the top of this page, which will take you to our online booking system or give the office a call on (03) 9728 1436.