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EXPRESS TAX OFFICE

Australia's original and most comprehensive site for online tax returns & solutions

Welcome

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 returns


Individual Returns

Enter or Upload. Including temp & non-residents.

Couples Returns

Submit both returns at once. Just friends ok.

Students & WHM Visa

Discount rate & just upload it if easier.

Rental Tax Returns

Rental & other income, also Couples $85ea

Business Tax Returns

Sole Traders & ABN Income, also Couples

Business + Rental

Business & Rental & other income, also Couples

Multi-years

Easily submit all years at once

Students

Discounted rates for students

Nil Returns

Lodge a Return-Not-Necessary for a year


other services


Super Refunds

For temporary residents & WHM departing Australia

Amend a Return

Amend a past lodged return for errors

ATO Technical

Advice, Extensions, Remissions, Objections


business entities


Business Tax Returns

Companies, Trusts, Partnerships & SMSF

See full services list

BAS & IAS
Online

Fast online BAS, IAS & Amendments

Simple BAS $55 flat

Business Technical

Senior Business Advice, Tax issues & Entity setups

$220 p/hr


Our process


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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Features


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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Tax Due Dates


BC Accountants has extended lodgement & payment dates for all return categories, providing we or another agent represented you as at 31st October 2019. Below is a general list that applies for all small taxpayers & business for 2019 returns.


Client Type Due Date Payment Due Applies to
No Tax Agent 31 Oct 19 1 Dec 19 If no tax agent prior to 31st Oct 2019
Late Lodgers 31 Oct 19 1 Dec 19 If a prior return is overdue or was lodged late
Large Income 15 Jan 20 15 Jan 20 Income > $1m based on 2019 & 2020 income
Medium Income 31 Mar 20 31 Mar 20 Income > If tax payable was over 20,000 in 2018
Tax Payable 15 May 20 5 June 20 Excluding all those below
Non-Taxable 5 June 20 5 June 20 Concession if no tax payable for 2019 & 2020
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Personal Tax Rates


The following tax rates are those that apply according to your residency status - more info. Application of offsets and levies will also vary according to residency, age, family and other circumstances.


Tax Thresholds 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Residents 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
to 18200 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
to 37000 19% 19% 19% 19% 19%
to 80000 NA NA NA NA 32.5%
to 87000 NA NA 32.5% 32.5% NA
to 90000 32.5% 32.5% NA NA NA
to 180000 37% 37% 37% 37% 37%
180000+ 45% 45% 45% 47% 47%
Medicare Levy 2% 2% 2% 1.5% 1.5%
Medicare Levy Reduction* 0% Levy if income <22398 increasing to 2% at 27,997
Medicare Levy Surcharge* 1% if income >90000 to 105000, 1.25% to 140000, then 1.5%
Low Income Offset $445 if income under 37000 reducing to nil at 66,667 income
Low & Middle Income Offset $255 increasing to $1080 at 48000 & reducing to nil between 90,000 - 126000 income
Seniors Tax Offset* $2230 if income under 32279 reducing to nil at 50119
SBE Tax Offset 8% (5% 2016) up to $1000 on small business trust & partner tax
*2019 rates. higher thresholds apply for seniors, couples and families with children
Foreign Residents 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
to 80000 NA NA NA NA 32.5%
to 87000 NA NA 32.5% 32.5% NA
to 90000 32.5% 32.5% NA NA NA
to 180000 37% 37% 37% 37% 37%
180000+ 45% 45% 45% 45% 47%
Working Holiday Makers (from 1/1/17)
to 37000 15% 15% 15% 15% NA
to 87000 NA NA 32.5% 32.5% NA
to 90000 32.5% 32.5% NA NA NA
to 180000 37% 37% 37% 37% NA
180000+ 45% 45% 45% NA NA
 
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Pricing


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 $65 add $45 business, $30 per rental property or CGT
Couples Returns $60 ea add $50 per business, $25 each per rental or CGT
Rental Returns $95 add $30 per additional property or CGT Schedule
Business Sole Trader $110 extra tasks $55 ea, financial statements $220
Student & Working Holiday Visa $55
Temporary or Non Residents $65
Multi-years Discount $55 ea
Return-Not-Necessary $25 if below thresholds or departed Aus
International Money Transfer $25 option to transfer your refund overseas
Medicare Levy Exemption $20 option for temporary residents & WHM
Superannuation Refunds $95 for temporary residents & WHM
Business Entities $275 extra tasks $55 ea, financial statements $220

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Terms


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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Who we are


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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