Business Details
Certified Accounting Services in Lismore
Established in Lismore over three decades ago, Biztax has built a reputation as a trusted partner for accounting, taxation, and business advisory services. Our team of Certified Practicing Accountants combines deep local knowledge with national and international expertise to serve individuals, investors, and businesses. We prioritise personalised service, taking time to understand clients' financial goals and crafting strategies to achieve them. With a multicultural team fluent in English, Vietnamese, Hindi, and German, we cater to diverse communities while maintaining strict data privacy by handling all work in-house.Our resilience through challenges like natural disasters and pandemics demonstrates our commitment to guiding clients through complex financial landscapes. Backed by advanced tools like Xero and a focus on compliance, we empower clients to maximise profits, minimise tax, and navigate evolving regulations with confidence.
Services
Tax Returns
Business Advisory
SMSF Compliance
Xero Integration
Investment Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of local accounting expertise in Lismore.
- Our team speaks English, Vietnamese, Hindi, and German.
- All work is completed in-house with no offshore outsourcing.
- We specialise in navigating government grants during crises.
- Certified Practicing Accountants with Xero and SMSF expertise.
Associations and certifications
- CPA Australia
What people say
Helpful team
Tax savings
Multilingual support
Local expertise
Prompt service
Services
Tax Returns
Biztax offers on-the-spot tax return services for wage earners and tailored consultations for businesses and investors. Our CPAs ensure compliance while identifying deductions to maximise refunds. We handle individual, partnership, company, and trust returns with expertise in evolving tax laws.
Business Advisory
We provide strategic advice on business structures, succession planning, and profitability analysis. Our fixed-price accounting packages and Bizmaster system reduce administrative burdens, allowing clients to focus on growth while maintaining compliance with tax and GST obligations.
SMSF Compliance
Specialising in Self-Managed Super Funds, we manage compliance, taxation, and record-keeping while referring clients to trusted SMSF specialists for investment advice. Our services simplify retirement planning through residential, commercial, and share investments within SMSF frameworks.
Xero Integration
As Xero Certified Partners, we implement cloud-based accounting systems for real-time financial management. Features include collaborative bookkeeping, mobile access, automated payroll, and instant invoicing to streamline financial operations for businesses of all sizes.
Investment Planning
Our tax-efficient strategies for rental and commercial property investors aim to maximise income while minimising liabilities. CPAs provide structuring advice tailored to individual portfolios, leveraging deep knowledge of investment tax implications and compliance requirements.
People
Glen Lees
Director
With decades of experience, Glen leads Biztax's strategic direction, ensuring high standards of accounting excellence and client service delivery across Lismore and beyond.
Sharnette Josephs
Executive Director
Sharnette oversees business advisory services, specialising in tax-effective structures and compliance solutions for growing enterprises and investors.
Michelle Kinscher
Senior Accountant
Michelle manages complex tax returns and SMSF compliance, leveraging her expertise to help clients navigate superannuation regulations and retirement planning.
Thinh Nguyen
Business Services
Thinh supports business clients with accounting solutions, focusing on Xero integration and streamlining financial processes for efficiency.
Chris Warid
Business Services
Chris provides tailored tax and compliance advice, assisting businesses to meet obligations while optimising financial outcomes.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide fixed-price accounting, business structure advice, profitability analysis, and Xero integration to streamline financial management.
Can you assist with SMSF compliance?
Yes, we handle SMSF taxation and administration while referring clients to trusted specialists for investment strategies.
Do you offer tax return services for individuals?
We complete on-the-spot tax returns for wage earners and provide consultations for complex individual tax situations.
Are you Xero accounting software experts?
As Xero Certified Partners, we implement cloud-based solutions with features like real-time collaboration and automated payroll.
How do you support local businesses?
We offer tailored advice on grants, compliance, and growth strategies while maintaining all services in-house in Lismore.
What investment tax planning services are available?
Our CPAs provide tax-efficient strategies for property and commercial investments to maximise returns and minimise liabilities.
Reviews (4)
Sophie & Steve Myburgh
Sep 05, 2021
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Highly recommend Sharnette and her team. Professional and personable service which keeps us coming back year after year. We always feel welcome and always know that Sharnette and her team have our finances in their best interest.
Highly recommend Sharnette and her team. Professional and personable service which keeps us coming back year after year. We always feel welcome and always know that Sharnette and her team have our finances in their best interest.
Grace Quirk
May 06, 2021
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Highly recommend Biztax. Sharnette was lovely and met with me on short notice, explained things to me clearly and offered good advice.
Highly recommend Biztax. Sharnette was lovely and met with me on short notice, explained things to me clearly and offered good advice.
Andrew Spencer
Dec 09, 2020
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Awesome experience with BizTax. I was scared of doing my taxes but every aspect of BizTax fixed that. Safe and welcoming. Easy to understand. Thankyou from RaisedInkPress
Awesome experience with BizTax. I was scared of doing my taxes but every aspect of BizTax fixed that. Safe and welcoming. Easy to understand. Thankyou from RaisedInkPress
Craig Harding
Nov 28, 2020
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I regularly check google reviews before deciding who to use, Biztax didn't disappoint and deserves the 5 star rating already held. Sharnette is awesome and was quick to show how she can help me. Have already recommended to friends and family and would recommend reaching out to Sharnette if you are looking for an accountant.
I regularly check google reviews before deciding who to use, Biztax didn't disappoint and deserves the 5 star rating already held. Sharnette is awesome and was quick to show how she can help me. Have already recommended to friends and family and would recommend reaching out to Sharnette if you are looking for an accountant.
