Accounting and Tax
Tax, financial accounting, bookkeeping and payroll, prepared and lodged by registered practitioners who stay with you all year.
Accurate records and on-time compliance are the foundation of every good financial decision. One team looks after your books, payroll, BAS, financial statements and tax returns, so nothing falls between providers and every figure agrees.
Tax
Tax returns, BAS and year-round planning for individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts and partnerships, prepared and lodged by registered tax agents.
View detailsFinancial Accounting
Accurate financial statements and management reports that lenders, investors, boards and the ATO can rely on.
View detailsBookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date records every month in SYNE One, ready for BAS, payroll and year-end.
View detailsPayroll
Accurate pay runs with Single Touch Payroll reporting, superannuation and leave handled every cycle.
View detailsPricing
Accounting plans from $99 AUD a month, with individual tax returns from $99 AUD.
View detailsHow We Work
A clear, consistent process from first conversation to ongoing support.
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Tax
Tax returns, BAS and year-round planning for individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts and partnerships, prepared and lodged by registered tax agents.
Tax affects almost every financial decision you make, yet most people only think about it once a year. We prepare and lodge your returns accurately, and we look ahead so you can make decisions before 30 June rather than discovering their effect afterwards.
Whether you have a single salary, a rental property and a share portfolio, or a group of companies and trusts, one accountant manages your tax affairs and deals with the ATO on your behalf.
What's Included
Individual Tax Returns
Salary and wages, work-related deductions, investment income, private health insurance and Medicare levy.
Business Tax Returns
Company, trust and partnership returns, including distribution minutes for trusts and Division 7A loan management.
BAS and IAS
GST, PAYG withholding and PAYG instalments, prepared from your records and lodged on time.
Fringe Benefits Tax
FBT returns for the year ending 31 March, including car, entertainment and expense payment benefits.
Capital Gains Tax
Property, shares and crypto disposals, cost base records and small business CGT concessions.
Tax Planning
A pre-30 June review of expected profit, timing of income and deductions, and super contributions.
ATO Correspondence and Reviews
We respond to ATO letters, reviews and audits on your behalf and keep you informed.
Tax Debt and Late Lodgements
Bring overdue returns up to date and arrange payment plans with the ATO.
Individual tax returns from $99 AUD. Small business tax filing and returns from $499 AUD. Contact us for custom pricing. View pricing
Before Your Tax Return: What to Gather
Having these ready makes your return faster and helps make sure nothing is missed. Not every item will apply to you.
- Income statements from employers (available in myGov)
- Bank interest and dividend statements
- Rental income and expense summaries from your property manager
- Receipts for work-related expenses, including a log for car and home office costs
- Records of shares, property or crypto you sold during the year
- Private health insurance statement
- Donations to registered charities (DGRs)
- Foreign income and any foreign tax paid
- Personal super contributions you intend to claim
- Income from a side business, gig work or ride-sharing
Financial Accounting
Accurate financial statements and management reports that lenders, investors, boards and the ATO can rely on.
Financial statements are how banks, investors, members and regulators judge your organisation. We prepare them to the right standard for your entity and explain what they say about your performance and position.
Beyond year-end, we provide monthly or quarterly management reports so you can see profit, cash and trends while there is still time to act on them.
What's Included
Annual Financial Statements
Special purpose or general purpose financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and associations.
Management Reporting
Monthly or quarterly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow, with commentary on what changed.
Month-End Close
Accruals, prepayments, depreciation and reconciliations completed to a consistent timetable.
Budgets and Forecasts
Annual budgets and rolling forecasts built from your actual results.
Finance and Lender Reporting
Financial packs and covenant calculations for banks and financiers.
Company Secretarial
ASIC annual review, solvency resolutions, registers and changes to officeholders or shareholders.
Bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date records every month in SYNE One, ready for BAS, payroll and year-end.
Good bookkeeping is the foundation of everything else: correct BAS, reliable reports and a faster, cheaper year-end. We keep your records current so you always know where you stand.
We keep your books in SYNE One and move your history across from your current records as part of onboarding. Your data stays yours, and you can see it at any time.
What's Included
Bank Reconciliations
Every bank, credit card and loan account reconciled to statements.
Accounts Payable
Supplier bills entered, coded and scheduled for payment.
Accounts Receivable
Customer invoicing and follow-up of overdue accounts.
Receipt Capture
Receipts and bills captured in SYNE One and linked to each transaction.
GST Coding
Transactions coded correctly so your BAS is accurate the first time.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Months or years of overdue records brought up to date.
SYNE One Setup and Migration
Chart of accounts and bank feeds set up in SYNE One, with history migrated from spreadsheets or your previous system.
Monthly Reporting
A simple profit and loss and cash summary at the end of each month.
Payroll
Accurate pay runs with Single Touch Payroll reporting, superannuation and leave handled every cycle.
Payroll mistakes affect your people directly and can bring penalties from the ATO and the Fair Work Ombudsman. We run your payroll accurately and on time, and keep you informed when rules change.
From the 2026–27 financial year, the Payday Super rules require superannuation to be paid much closer to each payday. We set up your payroll and payments so you stay compliant.
What's Included
Pay Runs
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly pay runs with payslips sent to employees.
Single Touch Payroll
STP Phase 2 reporting to the ATO each pay run, and finalisation by 14 July each year.
Superannuation
Super guarantee calculated at the current rate of 12% and paid through a clearing house.
Award Interpretation
Pay rates, penalty rates and allowances applied under the relevant modern award.
Leave Management
Annual, personal and long service leave accruals tracked and reported.
Onboarding
TFN declarations, super choice forms and employee records for new starters.
Payroll Tax
Monthly and annual payroll tax returns where your wages exceed your state threshold.
Workers Compensation
Annual wage declarations for your workers compensation insurer.
Pricing
Simple monthly plans for accounting and bookkeeping, with tax returns priced separately.
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Starter
For sole traders and new businesses
$99AUD / month
- Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
- Quarterly BAS preparation and lodgement
- My SYNE client portal
- Email support from your accountant
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Most popular
Growth
For growing small and medium enterprises
$249AUD / month
- Everything in Starter
- Payroll and Single Touch Payroll for up to 5 employees
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Monthly management report
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Enterprise
For established enterprises
$499AUD / month
- Everything in Growth
- Payroll for up to 20 employees
- Cash flow forecasting
- Year-end financial statements
- Quarterly review with your accountant
Individual Tax Returns
Personal tax returns, including investments, rental property and foreign income, prepared and lodged by registered tax agents.
From$99AUD
Request a quoteSmall Business Tax Filing and Returns
Sole trader, partnership, trust and company tax returns for small businesses, prepared and lodged by registered tax agents.
From$499AUD
Request a quoteCustom Pricing
Audit, advisory, ESG, larger payrolls or a combination of services? We will put together a fixed quote for your needs.
Contact usAll prices are in Australian dollars. Your fixed fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Who We Work With
The clients we support with accounting and tax.
Individuals
Employees, retirees, investors and anyone with income from more than one source.
Sole Traders
Business schedules in your personal return, BAS and PAYG instalments.
Small Business
Company and trust returns, BAS, FBT and planning for owners and their families.
Not-for-Profits
Income tax exemption self-review, GST concessions and FBT for employees.
How We Work
A clear, consistent process from first conversation to ongoing support.
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Gather
We send a tailored checklist and you upload documents through My SYNE.
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Review
We import ATO and bank data, check your records and ask about anything missing.
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Prepare
Work is prepared and reviewed by a second accountant before it reaches you.
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Lodge and Explain
Once you approve, we lodge and explain the outcome in plain terms.
The SYNE Advantage
Why Organisations Choose SYNE for Accounting and Tax
Industry-experienced professionals, connected platforms and a process built around you.
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Industry-Experienced Professionals
Specialists with 25 years of industry experience, who understand how organisations like yours operate.
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One Accountable Team
A named lead coordinates every service you use, so nothing falls between providers.
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Fixed, Written Fees
A clear scope and price agreed before work begins. No hourly billing surprises.
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Reviewed Twice
Every piece of work is checked by a second professional before it reaches you.
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Connected SYNE Platforms
Your data flows between SYNE One, SYNE People and SYNE Sustainability, so figures always agree.
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Year-Round Support
Regular reviews, deadline reminders and a direct line to your adviser, not just at year-end.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is my tax return due?
If you lodge yourself, individual returns are generally due by 31 October. If you are on a registered tax agent's client list before 31 October, you will usually have later due dates under the agent lodgment program, often into the following year.
How long should I keep tax records?
Generally five years from the date you lodge your return. Some records, such as those for assets subject to capital gains tax, need to be kept for longer.
Does my company need audited financial statements?
Most small proprietary companies do not. A proprietary company is generally required to prepare audited financial reports if it is large, meaning it meets at least two of: consolidated revenue of $50 million or more, consolidated gross assets of $25 million or more, or 100 or more employees. Foreign-controlled companies and those directed by shareholders or ASIC may also need an audit.
What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping records transactions day to day. Accounting turns those records into financial statements, applies accounting standards and tax rules, and interprets the results.
Which software do you use?
SYNE One. We move your records across from your current software during onboarding, so you start with a complete history.
Can you fix records that are behind or messy?
Yes. Catch-up and clean-up work is common. We quote it separately so you know the cost before we begin.
What is Single Touch Payroll?
STP sends salary, tax withheld and super information to the ATO each time you pay employees. Employees see it in myGov, and it replaces the old payment summaries.
Does payroll tax apply to my business?
Payroll tax is a state and territory tax that applies when your total Australian wages exceed the threshold set by your state. Thresholds and rates differ, so we check this for you.
Free consultation
Speak with an Adviser
Talk to our accounting and tax team. Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation and we respond within one business day.
- No obligation and no sales script
- A fixed, written quote within two business days
- Qualified professionals who stay with you all year