Q:  What information do I need to provide for my tax return?

A:  We have put together the following checksheets to help you gather information you may need when seeing your tax accountant. Please feel free to download and use them:

Q:  How long will it take to get my tax return completed?

A:  In most instances a simple tax return can be completed by Future Focus Accounting the same day or the next day.  More complicated or larger tax returns may take longer.

Q:  How much will it cost?

A:  Standard hourly rates for all tax returns and advice by Future Focus Accounting.  Excellent value provided.  As every person or business is different, please enquire when contacting us.

Q:  How do I pay?

A:  Payment can be made by one of the following methods.  Please note payment must be received prior to lodgement of your tax return (with the exception of the 'fee from refund' option).

• Cash
• Credit card (MasterCard or Visa only)
• EFT / Bank transfer (bank account details provided when invoiced)
• Fee from refund (only for those receiving a tax refund)

Q:  What if I can’t get to your office?

A:  You can scan and email your information to -

and we will conduct a phone meeting to cover any information that may need to be clarified and expanded on, and finally we shall email the completed tax return to you for signing. 

Q:  What are your opening hours?

A: Opening days (Mon,Tue,Thur,Fri, 9 til 6)(Sat 10 til 3)
By appointment only.

Q:  What if I have several years’ tax returns outstanding?

A:  No problem, We can help you lodge your current tax return and catch up with the others as soon as possible.  In most instances, we can complete all of them at the same time.

Q:  What is the tax deadline if an accountant is performing the submission in Australia?

A: Normally for a personal tax return the deadline is 31st October, but with an accountant the deadline can be up to 15th May the following year.  Companies and Self-Managed Super Funds deadlines can also range from 28th February the following year to 15th May too.

Q:  I already have an accountant.  Is it easy to change accountants?

A: Yes. Contact us and we simply send a courtesy letter to your previous accountant and notify them of the change.

Q:  I already have an accountant.  Can I get a second opinion without changing accountants?

A: Yes.  If you are happy with your current accountant but would just like a second opinion on a particular matter, we are happy to help.

Q:  I’ve missed the deadline.  What happens if my tax return is late?

A: There may be a number of reasons for a late tax return and the ATO understands this.  Generally, wage earners getting refunds have little to worry about as the ATO is usually quite lenient.  Taxpayers expecting to pay a tax bill may be charged a penalty.  The penalty for late lodgment of your tax return is $110 for every 28 days the tax return is late up to a maximum of $550 for a single tax return.  Taxpayers with a good lodgment history are usually treated leniently by the ATO and are sometimes not charged the penalty.  Interest may also be payable on any tax that is outstanding past its due date.