Practical answers on business tax returns, accountant costs and staying on the right side of the ATO. Written for Australian small business owners, in plain English.
Hourly billing made sense when accountants did the data entry. For most small businesses in 2026, fixed fees are fairer, cheaper and far less stressful. Here is why, and when hourly still wins.
Costs & pricingWhat Australian businesses actually pay for a tax return in 2026: typical price ranges by structure, what drives the cost up, and how to pay less without cutting corners.
Fixed-fee returns prepared by an experienced accountant, typically within 5 business days.