Expert Tax Return Services in Footscray & Melbourne
Whether you are an individual employee, sole trader, company director, or SMSF trustee — we maximize your tax deductions legally, ensure 100% ATO compliance, and remove tax time stress.
Tax Returns for Every Entity Type
We handle tax lodgements across all personal and business structures with precision and speed.
Individual Tax Returns
Comprehensive tax preparation for salary earners, investors, healthcare workers, IT professionals, and trade specialists.
- Work-related expense deductions & vehicle claims
- Investment property depreciation schedules & negative gearing
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on shares, property & crypto
- Private health insurance & Medicare levy surcharges
Sole Trader & Subcontractors
Tailored accounting for freelancers, contractors, tradespeople, rideshare drivers, and small business owners.
- ABN income & expense reconciliation
- Instant asset write-off & tool depreciation
- Motor vehicle logbook vs cents-per-km strategies
- Superannuation tax deduction planning
Company & Trust Tax Returns
Full corporate compliance and financial statement preparation for Pty Ltd companies, family trusts, and partnerships.
- Annual Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss statements
- Division 7A loan agreement management
- Trust distribution resolutions & beneficiary tax
- Franking account balances & dividend declarations
📋 Tax Return Checklist: What to Bring
Gathering these documents beforehand ensures your tax return is lodged quickly and accurately:
1. Income Documents
PAYG Income Statements (Single Touch Payroll), bank interest summaries, dividend statements, managed fund tax statements.
2. Work Deductions
Receipts for tools, equipment, home office hours log, phone bills, professional subscriptions, uniforms, and self-education.
3. Investments & Property
Rental property annual income/expense statements, quantity surveyor depreciation schedules, CGT purchase/sale contracts.
Tax Return FAQs
Common questions answered by our Footscray tax accounting team.
When is the deadline to lodge an individual tax return in Australia?
For individuals lodging on their own, the deadline is 31 October. However, if you lodge through Alpha Taxlink as your Registered Tax Agent, you may qualify for an extended deadline up to 15 May of the following year.
What deductions can I claim on my individual tax return?
You can claim work-related expenses directly related to earning your income, such as vehicle costs, working-from-home expenses, tools, uniforms, self-education, and professional memberships, provided you have receipts or appropriate documentation.
How does Alpha Taxlink handle company and sole trader tax returns?
We reconcile your profit & loss statement, optimize allowable business expense write-offs, apply asset depreciation rules, calculate motor vehicle deductions, and ensure full ATO compliance for companies, sole traders, and trusts.
Can you help me if I have overdue or late tax returns from previous years?
Yes, our team specializes in lodging multi-year overdue tax returns, liaising directly with the ATO to request penalty remissions and establish realistic payment plans.
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