EXPRESS TAX OFFICE
Australia's original and most comprehensive site for online tax returns & solutions
Faster, easier & better online personal tax returns & services, online 7 days by experts 25+ years.
• Fast 7 day refunds • Lowest Flat fees • Pay on Refund option • No login traps or downloads
• Couples Discount Returns • Rental & Business Returns • Working Holiday & Non-residency
• Student Rates • Late & Multi years • Tax & Payg calculators • ATO Amendments & Remissions
Simply select your form below and enter online or just upload it for us to enter.
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 represented you as at 31st October 2017. Below is a general list that applies for all small taxpayers & business for 2017 returns.
| Client Type | Due Date | Payment Due | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Tax Agent | 31 Oct 17 | 1 Dec 17 | If no tax agent prior to 31st Oct 2017 |
| Late Lodgers | 31 Oct 17 | 1 Dec 17 | If a prior return is overdue or was lodged late |
| Large Income | 15 Jan 18 | 15 Jan 18 | Income > $10m based on 2016 & 2017 income |
| Medium Income | 31 Mar 18 | 31 Mar 18 | Income > If tax payable was over 20,000 in 2016 |
| Tax Payable | 15 May 18 | 5 June 18 | Excluding all those below |
| Non-Taxable | 5 June 18 | 5 June 18 | Concession if no tax payable for 2016 & 2017 |
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.
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 | $60 | add $50 for business or $35 rental income |
| Couples Returns | $50 ea | add $35 ea for rental property or CGT Schedules |
| Rental Returns | $95 | add $35 for additional properties or CGT Schedules |
| Sole Trader | $110 | add $220 if financial statements needed |
| Student Discount | $50 | |
| Working Holiday & Non-Residents | $60 | |
| Multi-years Discount | $50 ea | |
| Dormant or Nil Returns | $25 | |
| Pay On Refund | $15 | option to deduct our fee from your refund |
| 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 | $220 | extra tasks $55 ea, financial statements $220 |
Our web discount rates and fast service rely on upfront payment terms, either by credit card or by Pay On Refund for an additional fee. This helps keep costs down for all clients and ensures immediate attention. Credit cards are only charged on completion when sending you your return. For more details see our terms policy...
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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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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 options;
Permanent – you maintained a permanent home in Australia, even if you went overseas temporarily. Resident tax rates and offsets apply, and you include your worldwide income.
Foreign Resident – your usual & permanent home remains or has become overseas, and unless you satisfy further criteria then Non-resident tax rates will apply, but only to Australian income.
Temporary Resident – this applies to some Foreign Residents with a valid work or business visa. Resident tax rates & offsets apply, and only to Australian income or overseas employment during the visa.
Student Visa – for overseas students 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 – new WHM tax rates apply from 1/1/17, on Australian income only. You may claim tax residency for income before that date, but ATO conditions have also become tougher.
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.