Accountants & tax agents · Ashcombe, Melbourne
Clear numbers. Calm tax time.
Tax returns, BAS and bookkeeping for families, investors and small businesses across Melbourne’s east — with fixed fees agreed before we start and a partner you can actually call.
- Registered tax agents
- CPA-qualified partners
- Cloud bookkeeping set-up
What we do
Accounting for people and the businesses they run
For individuals
Personal tax returns
Salary and wage earners, contractors and retirees — every deduction you’re entitled to, lodged correctly and on time.
Investment property
Rental schedules, depreciation reports, interest apportionment and capital gains when you sell.
Crypto & shares
We reconcile exchange and broker records, work out cost bases and report capital gains and losses clearly.
For business
BAS & GST
Quarterly or monthly activity statements prepared, checked and lodged — with a reminder well before each due date.
Bookkeeping & Xero
Set-up, bank feeds and monthly reconciliations so your numbers are always current, not a shoebox in June.
Company & trust set-up
Plain-English advice on structure, then ABN, TFN, GST registration and the paperwork handled for you.
Payroll & super
Pay runs, Single Touch Payroll reporting, super guarantee and year-end finalisation for your team.
Fixed fees
Know the price before we begin
Most clients fit one of these. If you don’t, we’ll quote a fixed fee after a short chat.
Individual tax return
from $149
Per return, including GST
- Wage and salary income
- Work-related deductions
- Private health and HECS-HELP
- Lodged online, refund tracked
Most popular
Sole trader
from $390
Per year, including GST
- Business income and expenses
- Individual return included
- Motor vehicle and home office
- Tax planning before 30 June
Small business package
from $250/month
Billed monthly, including GST
- Quarterly BAS lodgement
- Xero bookkeeping review
- Annual financials and tax return
- Unlimited email questions
Key tax dates
The Australian tax year at a glance
The financial year runs 1 July to 30 June. These are the usual dates for individuals and quarterly BAS lodgers — a general guide only, as your own deadlines can differ. We’ll send every client a reminder of theirs.
- 28 Jul
Q4 BAS due
April–June activity statement for quarterly lodgers.
- 28 Oct
Q1 BAS due
July–September activity statement.
- 31 Oct
Individual returns
Self-lodgement deadline. Clients of a registered tax agent usually have longer.
- 28 Feb
Q2 BAS due
October–December activity statement (extended over the holidays).
- 28 Apr
Q3 BAS due
January–March activity statement.
How we work
Three steps, no surprises
- A free 20-minute chatCall, email or book online. We’ll listen, ask a few questions and tell you what you’ll need.
- A fixed fee, in writingBefore any work starts you get a clear engagement letter and a price that won’t creep.
- Done, and explainedWe lodge, walk you through the result and remind you of what’s coming next.
Meet the partners
A small practice, on purpose
Eleanor Marlowe
Partner · CPA-qualified
Eleanor looks after small businesses, trusts and Xero clients, and has spent twenty years helping owners understand their own numbers.
Thomas Pike
Partner · Registered tax agent
Thomas specialises in individuals, investment property and crypto. He’s happiest untangling a messy spreadsheet into a tidy return.
Client reviews
What our clients say
“I’d been putting off three years of returns. Thomas sorted the lot in a fortnight and never once made me feel silly about it.”
“Moved my café’s books to Xero with Eleanor’s team. BAS used to ruin a weekend each quarter — now it just happens.”
“Clear fixed fee up front, quick replies by email and a properly explained rental property schedule. Exactly what I wanted.”
Questions
Frequently asked
What should I bring to my first meeting?
Your last tax return or notice of assessment, income statements, receipts for deductions and any investment or rental records. We’ll send a checklist when you book.
Can you help if I’m behind on lodgements?
Yes. Catching up on overdue returns and BAS is common, and we can talk to the tax office on your behalf to arrange a sensible plan.
Do I have to come into the office?
No. Most clients upload documents securely and meet by video or phone. You’re always welcome at our Ashcombe office too.
Are your fees really fixed?
Yes. We quote in writing before we start. If your situation turns out to be more involved, we’ll tell you and agree a new fee first.
Book a meeting
Let’s get your tax sorted
First meetings are free, take about 20 minutes and can be in person, by phone or on video. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with Saturday mornings in tax season.