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Individual tax returns · Registered Aussie tax agents

Your tax return, done in one phone call. $0 today*. Best result guaranteed.

A registered tax agent calls you, runs the deduction checklist for your occupation, and lodges with the ATO on the same call. Our fee comes out of your refund—and if anyone lawfully finds you a better result, we amend for free and refund the fee.
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100,000+ clients since 2012
Registered Tax Agent No. 2243 3005
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★ The Max-Result Tax Return™
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What happens on your call

One appointment, about 30-45 minutes, from wherever you are.
A registered tax agent prepares your return live with you — not a web form, not a call centre.
Occupation Deduction Deep-Dive — the checklist for your job, so nothing lawful is left behind.
Lodged the same day. You sign on your phone.
aximum Result Guarantee — a better lawful result found within 30 days? Free amendment, fee refunded.*
Free audit assistance — up to $2,000 of help if the ATO comes asking, included.*
Fixed fee quoted before we start, approved by you, taken from your refund.
$0* due today
Pick a time - we call you
Late or prior-year returns welcome · Australia-wide and overseas
  • Same-day ATO lodgement
  • $0 upfront — Australia's fastest fee-from-refund (optional paid extra)
  • Fixed fee, approved before we lodge
  • Evenings and weekends
  • Two written guarantees
Sound familiar?

Tax time shouldn't feel like this

“I did it myself through myGov in 20 minutes and I'm sure I left money on the table. Again.”
“I don't have $200 spare to pay an accountant before my refund even lands.”
“I'm two years behind and too embarrassed to walk into an office about it.”
“My accountant takes three weeks, charges by the hour, and never asks about my job.”
There's an easier way. One call, one registered agent who knows your occupation, lodged before you hang up—and you pay nothing until the ATO pays you.
Everything included

The Max-Result Tax Return™

Not “a lodged return”. The best lawful outcome you're entitled to—a bigger refund or a smaller bill—with zero effort and zero money down. Here's what that includes.

Your return, done in one phone call

A dedicated registered tax agent walks your whole year with you in about 30-45 minutes. Evenings and weekends, anywhere in Australia—or overseas.
Included

Occupation Deduction Deep-Dive

We run the ATO deduction checklist for your job—tradie, nurse, teacher, driver, FIFO, office—so nothing lawful is missed. This is exactly where the web forms lose you money.
Included

Lodged with the ATO the same day

You approve on the call and sign on your phone. We lodge on the call. If a refund's coming, its clock starts today. If you owe, you know today—with maximum time to plan.
Included

Free audit assistance, up to $2,000

If the ATO asks questions about a return we lodged, we handle it—up to $2,000 of help included for wage and salary clients.*
Included

Late or prior-year returns—caught up, no lectures

Years behind? We sort every outstanding return in the same appointment and deal with the ATO for you. You're not the worst we've seen. Not even close.
Included
Book today. Pay $0 today.
Your fixed fee is quoted before we start and approved by you. Getting a refund? It comes out when the ATO pays. Owe tax? Nothing is due until your return is done.
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How it works

Three steps. One afternoon. Done for the year.

1

Pick a time. We call you.

Choose a slot that suits you—evenings and weekends included. We send a short checklist of what to have handy so the call flies.
Takes 2 minutes
2

The “tax live” call

Your registered tax agent walks your year with you, runs the deduction deep-dive for your occupation, and prepares the return while you talk.
About 30-45 minutes
3

Sign on your phone. Lodged.

We text and email your documents for eSign, and it goes to the ATO the same day. Your refund clock starts now.
Lodged same da
The mechanism behind “maximum result”

Your job has its own deductions. We know them.

The ATO publishes deduction rules for dozens of occupations. Web forms never ask about yours. Your agent runs the checklist for your line of work, every time.

Tradies and apprentices

Tools and equipment, protective clothing and boots, travel between job sites, licences and tickets.

Nurses, carers, and healthcare

Uniform and laundry, registration and union fees, self-education, work equipment.

Teachers and educators

Teaching resources you paid for yourself, self-education, working-from-home costs.

Drivers, couriers, and rideshare

Logbook car costs, phone and data, tolls and parking on the job. We'll tell you if you need the sole trader return instead.

FIFO and mining

Protective gear, licences and tickets, union fees, work-related phone and equipment.

Office, admin, and remote workers

Working-from-home costs, phone and internet, professional memberships and subscriptions.

Hospitality and retail

Uniforms and laundry, RSA and other courses, travel between venues.

Investors and side income

Shares and dividends, crypto, capital gains, and rental property schedules—handled on the same call.
Don't see your job? We cover every occupation on the ATO's list. Try our Deduction Finder, or just book—your agent will know.
We take the risk, not you

Two guarantees in writing. One protection included.

Most accountants ask you to trust them. We put our promises in writing and pay up if we miss.

Maximum Result Guarantee

If another registered tax agent lawfully finds you a better result on the same information—a bigger refund or less tax to pay—within 30 days of lodgement, we amend your return free and refund our fee. You got our best work, or you don't pay for it.*
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You Pay Nothing Today

$0 upfront. Your fixed fee is quoted before we start and you approve it. Getting a refund? It simply comes out when the ATO pays—Australia's fastest fee-from-refund. Owe tax instead? Nothing is due until your return is done. No card required to book.*
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Free audit assistance

ATO reviews are on the rise. If the ATO asks about a return we lodged, we deal with them for you—up to $2,000 of assistance included at no extra cost for wage and salary clients.*
Audit assistance terms →
*Conditions apply. Full guarantee terms are published on this site. The Maximum Result Guarantee applies to information you provided at your appointment and to results lawfully claimable—a larger refund or a smaller amount payable.
Your options this tax time

Why a phone call beats a form, a queue, or an hourly rate

Comparison reflects typical service models in the Australian market as at publication. Individual providers vary.
Years behind?

Catch up in one call. No judgement, no lectures.

Late returns are one of the most common things we fix. We'll track down your old records through the ATO, prepare every outstanding year in one sitting, and talk to the ATO on your behalf about penalties.
Multiple years in the same appointment
We pull your income records from the ATO—no digging through drawers
Refunds from prior years often cover the fees for all of them
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“Julie was very polite and professional and fully understood my situation of not having completed my last couple tax returns. She listened well and was able to sort everything out for me.”
— Terry Ball, Google review
4.9★ from 2,000+ Google reviews

What a “maximum result” looks like in real life

Owed tax
“I owed money which I knew in advance and was nervous about but he got it down to a reasonable amount, I feel really happy with the result. The process was easy and quick and he guided me through everything.”
Monique McAllister
30-minute return
“Personal tax return was completed within 30 minutes and was professional and helpful. My return was greater than expected because of the extra knowledge, however the tax agent was very much following the tax code laws.”
OZ Outback RV
Switched agents
“Until yesterday, I was dealing with a tax agent who was unhelpful and condescending. Then, I discovered Accountants Direct and had the pleasure of working with Rose T. She has been incredibly thorough and explanatory.”
Nisarg Shah
First tax return
“As a new grad in healthcare, this was my first year filing taxes on a salary and Daniel H. was comprehensive and really clear about what details I needed to provide. I was dubious about an over-the-phone tax return but it was super convenient.”
Kyumcakes
Every detail covered
“The tax return process was absolutely seamless and stress-free. She offered exceptional service with clear communication and expert guidance. She covered every detail, ensuring maximum tax return.”
Brenda Sibanda
Working away
“This year I was working away from home and it was no inconvenience to organise a phone appointment. Hans was quick and very thorough. Highly recommend using!”
Debby Cooper
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Next quarterly BAS (Jul–Sep) is due 28 October. Join now and that deadline becomes our problem — not yours.
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Questions? Answers.

Before you book

You pick a time—evenings and weekends included—and a registered tax agent calls you. They walk your year with you, run the deduction checklist for your occupation, and prepare the return live. You approve everything on the call, sign on your phone, and it’s lodged with the ATO the same day. Most returns take 30-45 minutes.

Really. Your fixed fee is quoted before we start and you approve it—then it’s simply deducted from your refund when the ATO pays it. No card needed to book, no bill in the mail. If you’d rather pay directly, you can do that too. Need your refund sooner than the ATO pays? Ask your agent about Refund Advance (https://accountantsdirect.com.au/refund-advance/).

Yes, absolutely. Many Australians lodge their returns late – and we deal with this all the time. We can help you catch up on overdue tax returns, communicate with the ATO on your behalf, and minimise any penalties or interest. The sooner you contact us, the more options we’ll have to help you get back on track.

A fixed fee, quoted on the call before any work starts and approved by you—never an hourly rate and never a surprise. The fee depends on what’s in your return (wages only, or investments, rental property, and so on) and it comes out of your refund. Two agents work on every return for that one fee.

Yes. You can complete your tax return 100% online from anywhere in Australia. Simply book a quick video or phone consultation with one of our registered accountants. We’ll prepare, review, and lodge your return securely – no need to visit an office.

If another registered tax agent lawfully identifies a better result using the same information you gave us—a larger refund, or a smaller amount of tax payable if you owe—within 30 days of lodgement, we amend your return free of charge and refund our preparation fee. If we spot it ourselves, the same promise applies. Full terms are here (https://accountantsdirect.com.au/maximum-results-guarantee/) and in your engagement letter.*

Our tax return service includes:

  • Review of your income and deductions
  • Professional preparation and ATO lodgement
  • Accuracy check to maximise your refund
  • Follow-up support if the ATO requests additional information

No hidden costs — we’ll give you a clear quote upfront before we start.

If you lodge yourself, 31 October. If you’re registered with a tax agent like us before 31 October, you’ll usually qualify for an extended deadline—often to May the following year. Already missed it? Book anyway. We lodge late returns every day, we’ll talk to the ATO about penalties on your behalf, and the sooner you call, the more options you have.

Yes—it’s one of the most common things we fix, and there’s no judgement. We pull your income records from the ATO, prepare every outstanding year in the same appointment, and get you back on side. Booking the call is the hard part. We handle the rest.

Yes – and it’s one of the best ways to stay organised year-round. After we complete your tax return, we can help you with:

  • Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
  • Business Activity Statements (BAS)
  • Financial reports and cash-flow insights
  • Tax planning to reduce next year’s tax bill

Ask us about our bundle discounts for clients who use both tax and bookkeeping services.

Less than you’d think—most of your income is pre-filled from the ATO. Have handy:
• Your tax file number and bank details for the refund
• Receipts or a rough list of work-related expenses
• Any private health insurance, investment, or rental statements
We send a short checklist when you book, and you can text photos of receipts to your agent during the call.

Yes. Rental property, shares, dividends, capital gains, crypto, multiple jobs, HECS, and trust distributions are all done on the same call. If you run a business or have an ABN, you’ll probably need our sole trader return (https://accountantsdirect.com.au/sole-trader-tax-returns/) instead—book here anyway and we’ll route you to the right agent.

Absolutely. Find your consultant here (https://accountantsdirect.com.au/consultants/) and book straight into their calendar. Prefer a language other than English? We have registered agents who work in 10 community languages (https://accountantsdirect.com.au/foreign-language-tax-services/).

Yes. Everything is signed and stored digitally on encrypted systems, and your information is only handled by tax professionals registered with the Tax Practitioners Board. We never share your data with third parties without your consent.

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