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Tax Accountant Sydney: Personal Tax, Business Tax, Tax Planning and ATO Help in One Place
At a glance
SAQCH Partners is a CPA-led tax accountant for Sydney individuals and businesses. We prepare personal, sole trader, company and trust tax returns, lodge BAS, plan your tax before 30 June so you pay only what you owe, and handle the ATO for you when letters, amendments, debts or reviews come up. Our office is at Parramatta Square, and we work with clients across Greater Sydney.
- Who it's for
- Employees, investors, contractors, sole traders, companies, trusts and family groups
- What we do
- Tax returns and amendments, BAS and GST, company and trust tax, tax planning, ATO matters
- Where
- Parramatta Square office, serving Greater Sydney in person, online and by phone
- Credentials
- CPA, CA ANZ and ACCA registered advisors, Platinum Xero certified, 5.0 Google rating, 30+ years' combined experience
Reviewed by Saqib Chuhdhary, CPA and Xero Certified Advisor · Updated October 2026
"I Think I've Been Paying Too Much Tax for Years."
Missed deductions and poor timing are common. We review recent returns, amend them where the law allows, and set up a plan so next year's tax is lower for the right reasons.
"My Personal and Business Tax Are Handled by Different People."
That's how things get missed. One CPA-led team looking at your personal, business and family entities together means nothing falls between the cracks.
Tax Accountant Sydney: Quick Answers
How much does a tax accountant cost in Sydney?
Fees depend on complexity. A straightforward personal return costs much less than a company or trust return with BAS and tax planning. SAQCH Partners quotes a fixed fee before starting, and the cost of managing your tax affairs through a registered tax agent is generally deductible the following year.
Is it worth using a tax accountant instead of lodging myself?
For a simple salary-only return, lodging yourself can be fine. Once you have investments, rental property, contractor or business income, a trust or company, or an ATO issue, a CPA-led tax accountant usually saves more in deductions, time and avoided penalties than the fee.
Can one accountant handle my personal and business tax?
Yes, and it's usually better. When the same team prepares your personal return and your business, company or trust returns, income and deductions are allocated correctly across entities and tax planning covers the whole picture.
When is the best time for tax planning?
Before 30 June. Once the financial year ends, most opportunities to change your tax outcome, such as timing income and expenses, making super contributions or deciding trust distributions, have passed. We recommend a review in May or early June.
Where are you based, and do you work across Sydney?
Our office is at Level 14, 3 Parramatta Square, 153 Macquarie Street, Parramatta. We work with clients across Greater Sydney in person, online and by phone, and have local pages for many suburbs.
Time to get a tax accountant if…
- Your tax affairs now include investments, a business or a trust.
- You've never had anyone plan your tax before 30 June.
- You received an ATO letter or audit notice.
- You suspect earlier returns missed deductions.
Book a free tax consultation and we'll review where you stand.
What Does a Tax Accountant in Sydney Do?
A tax accountant handles three jobs: compliance, planning and representation. Compliance means accurate tax returns and BAS lodged on time. Planning means reviewing income, deductions, super, asset purchases and entity structures before 30 June so you legally pay less. Representation means dealing with the ATO for you on letters, amendments, payment plans, reviews and audits.
Need something specific? See our pages on personal tax, capital gains tax and R&D tax incentives, or find a local page for your suburb below. Our tax agent registration can be checked on the Tax Practitioners Board register.
How much of a mixed-use expense can you claim?
Deductible amount = total cost × work or business-use percentage
Example: a $1,200 phone plan used 60% for work gives a $720 deduction. The percentage must be reasonable and backed by records, such as a four-week diary of use. The private part is never deductible.
Sydney Tax Services
- ✓ Personal tax returns, amendments and prior-year lodgements
- ✓ Business, company, trust and partnership returns
- ✓ BAS, GST, PAYG and payroll tax compliance
- ✓ Tax planning and strategy before 30 June
- ✓ ATO letters, reviews, audits and payment plans
- ✓ Structure advice for growing businesses and families
How Our Sydney Tax Accountants Work With You
The same clear process for a single return or a whole family group
1
Understand Your Situation
Income, entities, investments and any ATO history, in one conversation
2
Quote and Plan
A fixed quote and a list of what's due, what's overdue and where tax can be saved
3
Prepare, Explain, Lodge
Returns and BAS prepared, walked through with you, then lodged
4
Plan Ahead
A pre-30 June review each year so tax is managed, not just reported
Personal Tax, Business Tax and Tax Planning in Sydney
Personal Tax
- Returns: Salary, investments, rental property, shares and contractor income.
- Deductions: Work, home office and investment claims checked against records.
- Fixes: Amended and overdue returns lodged correctly.
Business Tax & Compliance
- Returns: Sole trader, company, trust and partnership.
- BAS: GST, PAYG withholding and instalments reviewed before lodging.
- State tax: NSW payroll tax thresholds and grouping checked.
Tax Planning & Strategy
- Timing: Income, expenses and asset purchases planned before 30 June.
- Structures: Company, trust and family group tax reviewed together.
- ATO: Letters, reviews, audits and payment plans handled for you.
Situation, Solution, Outcome
| Situation | What we do | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| "Earlier returns missed deductions." | Review and amend within the allowed period | Refunds for past years where eligible |
| "The ATO wants information." | Read the notice, gather records, prepare the reply | A clear response, sent on time |
| "We never plan before 30 June." | Annual pre-30 June tax review | Lower tax, legally, and no surprises |
Which Tax Service Do You Need?
| If you are… | You usually need | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| An employee or investor | Personal tax return and deduction review | Personal tax |
| Selling property, shares or a business | Capital gains tax calculation and planning | Capital gains tax |
| A sole trader or company owner | Business return, BAS and tax planning | This page, or your local suburb page below |
| A company doing innovation | R&D tax incentive claim | R&D tax incentive |
| A growing business wanting forecasts | Virtual CFO alongside your tax accountant | Virtual CFO Sydney |
Related services: Virtual CFO Sydney | Government Grants | Business Finance
Tax Services for Every Stage
Individual
- Covers: Personal return, deductions review and any amendments.
- Ideal for: Employees, investors and contractors.
- Pricing: Fixed quote.
Business
- Covers: Business return, quarterly BAS and year-end planning.
- Ideal for: Sole traders, companies and partnerships.
- Pricing: Fixed annual or quarterly fee.
Family Group & Planning
- Covers: Personal, company and trust returns plus a pre-30 June strategy.
- Ideal for: Families with several entities or investments.
- Pricing: One annual fee for the group.
Google Reviews
What Clients Say About SAQCH Partners
Feedback from clients on our Google Business Profile, covering tax returns, family tax and CFO support.
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Rated 5.0 by clients on Google.
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“Had a great experience with Saqch Partners, it was my first time to file returns in Australia and Saqib guided me really well on all aspects of tax in Australia and the entire process was very smooth. He handled the returns filing and all I …”
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“I found the best accountant in Sydney after years of searching for one 🙂 very professional team, paying attention to details. Highly recommend them to all my family and friends :)”
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“I’ve had a great experience with SaqCh+Partners. The team is professional, knowledgeable, and always quick to respond to my questions. They explained everything clearly, made the whole process stress-free, and ensured I got the best …”
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“SaqCh+Partners were recommended to me for my financial situation by a friend. They have been excellent in all aspects of finance and professionalism. I would highly recommend them for all your financial needs.”
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“We got CFO services from SAQCH Partners, and the experience was truly results-oriented. Their team quickly understood our business model, identified financial gaps, and implemented clear strategies that delivered measurable improvements.”
Official Tax Sources
Government pages that support the guidance on this page.
ATO Deductions You Can Claim
ato.gov.au — deductions you can claim
The rules for work-related and other deductions.
ATO Amending Your Return
ato.gov.au — correct or amend your tax return
How and when a lodged return can be changed.
ATO Business Activity Statements
ato.gov.au — BAS
Reporting GST, PAYG and other business taxes.
ATO Payment Plans
ato.gov.au — payment plans
Options if you can't pay a tax debt in full.
Tax Practitioners Board Register
tpb.gov.au — public register
Confirm a tax or BAS agent is registered.
Revenue NSW Payroll Tax
revenue.nsw.gov.au — payroll tax
Thresholds and grouping rules for NSW employers.
Sydney Tax Questions
Tax Accountant Sydney FAQs
Answers on personal and business tax returns, amendments, deductions, BAS, tax planning, ATO reviews and choosing a tax accountant in Sydney.
12 questions
A tax accountant prepares and lodges personal and business tax returns and BAS, plans tax before 30 June, advises on structures and deductions, and represents you with the ATO for letters, amendments, payment plans, reviews and audits.
For most individuals with simple tax affairs, the ATO generally allows amendments within two years of the notice of assessment. For many businesses and people with more complex affairs, the period is generally four years. We check which applies before amending.
Common misses include work-related expenses with poor records, home office running costs, investment property depreciation, tax agent fees, income protection premiums paid outside super and the cost of managing investments. Every claim needs evidence.
Most people use the ATO's fixed-rate method, which requires a record of the actual hours worked from home, or the actual cost method, which needs detailed records of each expense. We help you choose the method that fits your records.
Yes. We prepare company, trust and partnership returns and financial statements, and review trust distributions, director loans and franking before lodgement.
Legal tax planning uses the rules as intended: claiming every deduction you're entitled to, timing income and expenses sensibly, making use of super contributions, and holding assets in the right structure. It never involves hiding income or artificial arrangements.
Contact your tax agent before responding. We confirm the scope, gather the records, prepare clear explanations and deal with the ATO on your behalf, which keeps the process focused and reduces the risk of misunderstandings.
Yes. We bring outstanding lodgements up to date, work out what you can afford and request a payment plan from the ATO. Acting early usually gives you more options.
If you're carrying on a business as a contractor, you generally need an ABN, and you must register for GST once your turnover reaches $75,000 a year. We check how your income should be reported.
Search the Tax Practitioners Board public register. Only registered tax agents can charge a fee to prepare and lodge tax returns or give tax agent services.
Your income details or myGov access to pre-fill data, receipts and records for deductions, investment and rental statements, details of any assets sold, business accounts if relevant, and any ATO letters.
Yes. We have local pages for Parramatta, Bankstown, Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Liverpool, Blacktown, Castle Hill, Strathfield, Ryde and Macquarie Park, all served from our Parramatta Square office.
Find a Tax Accountant Near You in Sydney
Local pages for Sydney suburbs, each covering the tax questions most common in that area.
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