Tax

Australian tax is one of the most complex systems in the world, and it's where most people quietly overpay, under-claim, or miss concessions they were entitled to.

We handle the straightforward (individual and business returns) and the genuinely complex (CGT events, investment property, business sales, international income).

Most importantly, we explain it in language that respects your time.

  • Returns for individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs — accurate, lodged on time, and claiming everything you're properly entitled to. We also help you understand and manage your PAYG instalments so the next bill is never a shock.

  • A proactive look at your position before year-end, so you can manage your liability rather than discover it. We organise your structure and activities to be tax-effective, budget and forecast for what's owing, and find permanent deductions that often go unclaimed. The best tax outcomes are planned — not found in October.

  • Selling a property, shares or a business triggers CGT — but the main residence exemption, the 50% discount and other concessions can dramatically change the bill. We'll plan the timing and structure with you, and make sure you don't pay more than you have to.

  • Registration, business activity statements, the margin scheme, going-concern sales, property developments, imported goods and services, and international transactions — GST handled correctly across every situation it touches.

  • Salary packaging, motor vehicles, living-away-from-home allowances — FBT advice, concessions and annual returns that keep you compliant while letting you reward and retain good employees.

  • Negative gearing, depreciation, capital works deductions and the right ownership structure — we make sure your property is working as hard for you at tax time as it is the rest of the year.

  • When you sell your business, these concessions can save hundreds of thousands of dollars — if you qualify. The eligibility rules are detailed and the structure matters, so we check your position and plan well ahead of any sale.

  • The complex corners that generalist accountants often miss — international and online platform income, and income averaging for eligible creative professionals under Division 405. If your income doesn't fit the standard mould, this is where we come into our own.

What we cover

Working with us

  1. A free 15-minute consult

    We start with a no-obligation chat to understand your situation and work out whether we're the right fit. No jargon, no sales pitch. Contact us to schedule a call.

  2. Discovery and scope

    If we go ahead, we map out exactly what you need, agree the scope, and give you a clear, fixed-fee quote. No surprise bills.

  3. Onboarding

    We handle the switch — collecting prior-year records, liaising with your previous accountant, and setting up your systems and authorities.

  4. An ongoing partnership

    We don't disappear after lodgement. We check in before key decisions, answer questions as they come up, and grow with you year after year.

Let’s talk numbers

A 15-minute call is free. No obligations, no jargon, no upsell — just a chance to see whether Modus is the right fit.