Individual Tax Returns — Melbourne

Get Your Maximum Tax Refund — Melbourne's CPA-Qualified Tax Accountants

Lodge your individual tax return with CPA-qualified accountants who know every deduction you’re entitled to — from simple PAYG returns to complex investment and crypto situations.
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ATO Registered Tax Agent

CPA Qualified Accountants

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15+ Years Melbourne

Why us

Why Choose SMH

We’re not a tax kiosk or an app. We’re real CPAs who maximise your refund, protect you from ATO errors, and make the whole process easy — online or in person.

Maximum Refund Guaranteed

We review every deduction you’re legally entitled to — work expenses, home office, vehicle, depreciation, and more. Most clients get back more than they expected.

Fast 24–48 Hour Turnaround

Most Tax Returns lodged within 24–48 hours of receiving your documents. Refunds typically hit your account within 2 weeks of ATO processing.

CPA-Qualified Expertise

15+ years of experience. We know Australian tax law inside out — wage earners, investors, sole traders, and everything in between.

In-Person or 100% Online

Visit our Travancore office or handle everything remotely via email and secure upload. You choose what suits you.

ATO Compliant & Audit Protected

Every return reviewed for ATO compliance before lodgement. If the ATO ever queries your return, we handle it on your behalf.

Year-Round Support

Tax advice doesn’t stop after July. Our team is available all year to answer questions, help with planning, and keep you ahead.

Who We Help

We Help All Types of Individual Taxpayers

Whether you’re a first-time filer, a landlord juggling multiple income streams, or years behind on lodgements — we’ve handled it all.

PAYG Employees

Claim every work-related deduction available — uniforms, tools, training, home office, vehicle use, and more. We ensure you’re not leaving money on the table.

Sole Traders / ABN Holders

From business income and expenses to BAS obligations, we prepare compliant returns that minimise your tax while keeping the ATO happy.

Landlords & Property Investors

Negative gearing, depreciation schedules, interest deductions, repairs — we extract every allowable property cost to reduce your tax payable.

Crypto Investors

CGT calculations, DeFi income, staking rewards — cryptocurrency tax is complex. We stay current with ATO guidance so your return is accurate and defensible.

Students & First-Time Filers

Filing for the first time? We make it simple and stress-free, explain what you’re entitled to, and lodge it correctly from day one.

Multiple Job Holders

Working two or more jobs can mean unexpected tax bills if not managed correctly. We review your withholding and maximise your deductions across all income sources.

Overdue / Multi-Year Filers

Behind on lodgements? We prepare multiple years in one go, calculate outstanding refunds, and liaise with the ATO on your behalf — no judgment, just results.

Healthcare & Frontline Workers

Nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals — your uniforms, registration fees, education, and equipment are all deductible. We know exactly what you can claim.

How It Works

From First Contact to Refund — Here's Exactly What Happens

1

Book

Free 15-min consultation — call, email or complete the online form

2

Upload

Send payslips, receipts and documents via our secure upload portal

3

We Handle It

Your CPA prepares and optimises your return for maximum refund

4

Refund

Lodged within 24–48 hrs. Refund typically within 2 weeks

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Book your free 15-minute consultation. Tell us your situation — we’ll do the rest.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about your tax return — answered by our CPAs

Payment summary/income statement from myGov, bank interest statements, private health insurance details, PAYG withholding summaries, receipts for work-related expenses, and ATO correspondence.

31 October if self-lodging. With a registered tax agent like SMH, the extension can be as late as May the following year.

The ATO typically processes returns within 10–14 business days. Most clients see their refund within two weeks of lodgement.

Standard individual return from $150. Complex returns (investment properties, capital gains, multiple income sources) priced by situation. Fee is also tax deductible next year.

ATO revised fixed rate method (67 cents per hour) or actual cost method — covering electricity, internet, phone, and equipment depreciation. SMH chooses the method that gives the highest deduction.

Yes. We prepare multiple-year returns, calculate outstanding refunds or debts, and liaise with the ATO on your behalf. Many clients are owed refunds for prior years — it’s worth checking.

Don't Leave Money on the Table. Lodge Before the Deadline.

The average ATO refund is over $2,000. Our clients consistently get more. Start your free review today — 100% no obligation.