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Trusted Tax and Accounting Solutions for Small Businesses
Ben Collins is a dedicated accounting firm that understands the unique challenges faced by small businesses. We specialise in managing tax compliance and financial obligations while prioritising a deep understanding of each client's specific needs. Our services encompass company taxation, accounting, RTO consulting, governance, structuring, and family business matters. With extensive experience in tax law and regulatory compliance, we provide tailored solutions to help businesses navigate complex financial landscapes. Our team combines technical expertise with a client-centric approach, ensuring transparent communication and practical support.We pride ourselves on simplifying tax processes, offering success-based fee structures for RTO services, and maintaining a strong commitment to resolving late tax return issues. Our professional approach to financial documentation, penalty remission applications, and research and development tax incentives demonstrates our comprehensive understanding of business needs. By focusing on clear, actionable advice and maintaining strict compliance standards, we enable clients to concentrate on core business operations while we handle their financial obligations.
Services
Tax Returns
Company Tax Returns
RTO Consulting
R&D Tax Incentive
Invoice Generator
Late Tax Returns
Financial Viability Assessments
Highlights and features
- We specialise in resolving late tax returns with success-based fee structures
- Our team has extensive experience with RTO registration and ASQA compliance
- We offer transparent pricing and tax-deductible professional services
- Proven track record in securing penalty remissions from the ATO
- Combining technical expertise with personalised, small business-focused support
Services
Tax Returns
We prepare and lodge individual and business tax returns with the ATO. Our services cover salary and wages, work-related deductions, financial investment income, and rental property declarations. We ensure compliance while maximising legitimate deductions to reduce tax liabilities. Our experienced team handles both standard and complex tax situations.
RTO Consulting
Specialised support for registered training organisation applications and compliance. We assist with initial registration, re-registration, ASQA audits, and financial viability assessments. Our services include developing training strategies, compliance documentation, and certification processes to meet Australian Skills Quality Authority requirements.
Company Tax Returns
Comprehensive company tax return preparation for businesses of all sizes. We handle simple through to complex corporate tax affairs including profit and loss analysis, asset depreciation, and R&D tax offset claims. Our services ensure compliance with ATO requirements while optimising tax outcomes.
Late Tax Returns
Resolution service for overdue tax returns with penalty remission support. We specialise in preparing and lodging back tax returns while negotiating with the ATO to minimise penalties. Our team has successfully resolved cases with over 20 years of outstanding returns without fines.
R&D Tax Incentive
Assistance with claiming research and development tax offsets. We help businesses register eligible activities with AusIndustry, maintain required documentation, and calculate claimable expenditures. Our expertise covers core and supporting R&D activities across various industries.
People
Ben Collins
RTO Consultant
Ben Collins provides expert RTO consulting services with specialist knowledge of ASQA requirements. He assists with initial registration, re-registration, and compliance audits while offering financial viability risk assessment support. His expertise ensures training organisations meet all regulatory standards.
Questions
When is my tax return due?
Individual tax returns are due 31 October, but using a tax agent typically extends this to 15 May.
Can I claim work-related expenses?
Yes, you can claim expenses incurred in gaining assessable income, including work-related deductions.
What happens if I have late tax returns?
Late returns may incur penalties up to $1,565 each, but we can often get these waived with valid reasons.
How long does a tax refund take?
Most refunds are processed within a week, though complex cases may take longer.
What is the R&D tax incentive?
Eligible companies can claim 38.5-43.5% tax offsets for qualifying research and development activities.
Do I need financial reports for company tax?
While not filed with tax returns, accurate financial records are essential for compliance and business management.
Reviews (3)
Jeff Renwick
Mar 17, 2021
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Ben got me up to date on all my late tax returns (more years than I care to admit). I'd been putting this off for years because I was afraid I didn't have all the required documentation. The process with Ben couldn't have been easier, he sourced almost everything I needed and kept me informed all the way through. Ben was great to deal with and I wouldn't hesitate recommending his business. I'll certainly be using his services again.
Michael De Mestre
Jan 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Ben is our law firms CPA. We cannot recommend Ben highly enough.
Ben is our law firms CPA. We cannot recommend Ben highly enough.
Harry Colreavy
Dec 09, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
I have used Ben over numerous years and has continued to provide exceptional and personable service to my business year on year. Look no further.
I have used Ben over numerous years and has continued to provide exceptional and personable service to my business year on year. Look no further.
