EXPRESS TAX OFFICE
Australia's original and most comprehensive site for online tax returns & solutions
Awesome online tax returns, Calculate as you Enter, or just Upload docs, or we can use ATO Prefill data
• Online 7 days, Fast 7 day refunds • Extended lodgement dates • By Tax Experts 25 years
• Lowest Flat fees • Couples Discount Returns • Rental Property & Business Returns
• Late & Multi years • Student & Working Holiday Discount • Tax Residency specialists
• Tax & Payg calculators • Return Amendments • ATO Remissions • Technical advice
Simply select from below, trial it free & submit when ready. We will contact you if needed.
Tax Calculator for Fast tax estimates
Companies, Trusts, Partnerships & SMSF
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Fast online BAS, IAS & Amendments
Simple BAS $55 flat
Senior Business Advice, Tax issues & Entity setups
$220 p/hr
Our work commences as soon as you submit our online form.
For individual returns we then;
1. review your information and get back to you if more info is required,
2. check the ATO system for your status & prefill reports
3. prepare & send you a copy of the return
4. lodge by next morning unless we hear back from you
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Our system has been designed to deliver;
the easiest online tax process
fast refunds within 7 work days
lowest cost at flat upfront rates
online tax estimates as you go
preparation by Australian accountants
without downloads or login traps
the largest range of return options
technical expertise 25+ years if needed
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BC Accountants has extended lodgement & payment dates for all return categories, providing we or another agent was appointed as at 31st October. Below is a general list that applies for all small taxpayers & business.
| Client Type | Due Date | Payment Due | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Tax Agent | 31 Oct | 01 Dec | If no tax agent prior to 31st Oct |
| Late Lodgers | 31 Oct | 01 Dec | If a prior return is overdue or was lodged late |
| Large Income | 15 Jan | 15 Jan | Income > $1m based on current & prior year |
| Medium Income | 31 Mar | 31 Mar | Income > If tax payable was over 20,000 prior |
| Tax Payable | 15 May | 05 Jun | Excluding all those below |
| Non-Taxable | 05 Jun | 05 Jun | Concession - no tax payable current & prior |
Our flat web discount rates are summarised below, and these include most routine adjustments. Additional fees may apply for those needing extra tasks or help.
| Service | Fees | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMARY | ||
| Individual Returns | $75 | add $55 business, $35 per rental property |
| Couples Returns | $70 ea | add $55 per business, $25 each per rental property |
| Rental Returns | $110 | add $35 per additional property |
| Business Sole Trader | $130 | extra tasks $55 ea, financials $220 |
| Student & Working Holiday Visa | $70 | |
| Temporary or Non Residents | $75 | |
| Return-Not-Necessary | $30 | if below thresholds or departed Aus |
| Business Entities | $330 | extra tasks $55 ea, financial statements $275 |
Our web discount rates and fast service rely on upfront payment terms by credit card. This helps keep costs down for all clients and ensures immediate attention. Credit cards are only charged on completion when sending you your return.
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BC Accountants is Australia's most trusted online team of accountants & tax agents. We invented online tax services with our Express Tax Office and since 1995 have evolved the largest range of web solutions for thousands of people and business clients Australia-wide.
We are a modern firm with a friendly approach. Our priority is to achieve faster, smarter and quality outcomes at efficent cost. At the same time we have the professional experience and technical expertise whenever you need it. Please be wary of immitators.
We are always online for any quick queries and welcome all feedback. more...
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A form from our business centre at www.bcaccountants.com.au will open for your submission
Your Residency-for-Tax-Purposes is often different to your citizen or migration status. It determines the income you must include, and the tax rates and offsets that apply. This is a summary of your options;
Permanent – all year you lived in a permanent home in Australia, even if working temporarily offshore. You are taxed on worldwide income. But if now living & Working overseas, you must indicate you are a foreign resident below.
Foreign Resident – your usual & permanent home remains, or has become, overseas. Unless you satisfy strict tax-residency criteria then Non-resident tax rates will apply, but only to Australian income.
Temporary Resident – applies to Foreign Residents with a valid work or business visa. Resident tax rates & most offsets apply, and only to Australian income or overseas employment during the visa.
Student Visa – applies to an overseas student who is attending a recognised course of 6 months or more. Like a Temporary Resident, resident tax rates & offsets apply to Australian income only.
Working Holiday Visa – A tax rate of 15% applies to 37000, then usual tax rates apply. You may still claim tax-residency for some tax offsets, or if visa changes, but tax-free thresholds are reduced by WHM income.
Medicare Levy – An extra 2% levy applies if you are a tax resident and above low-income thresholds. If not entitled to any Medicare benefits, we can apply for an exemption without delays.
The Medicare Levy automatically applies to all those claiming Tax Residency status. It will not apply to Tax Non-Residents.
The Medicare Levy is a flat 2% tax based on total taxable income.
A Medicare Levy Surcharge of 1% to 1.5% also arises if income exceeds $90,000 and you did not have Aust private health insurance.
Medicare Levy Reductions will remove the Levy if income is under $21,655, or reduce it for families or dependants. Reductions are purely based on other info you enter in the return and Offsets section.
A Foreign Resident Exemption can be claimed if you have Tax Resident status. This may include those on Temporary, Student or Working Holiday visas. A Tax Non-resident does not need an exemption.
Exemption Condition - NO entitlement to a Medicare card or benefits;
- under your name or as part of a family
- under a reciprocal benefit scheme with your country of origin
- and are not a permanent citizen who remains entitled
A Medicare Entitlement Statement must be applied for each year, before before lodging your return. As Tax Agents we can attend to this on your behalf, and generally without any delay to your tax return.
Application Process You must complete our declaration in our return submission and upload the photo and visa pages in your passport. We will then only contact you if needed. A small processing fee applies.
If unsure, check your estimated Medicare Levy on our tax calculator.
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