For Townsville individuals
Get your tax return done properly — and for a fair price.
If you're a salaried employee in Townsville with one or two jobs and a handful of deductions, you don't need a $2,000 advisory firm. You need a competent registered tax agent who'll lodge it correctly, catch the deductions you'd miss yourself, and charge a fair fee. We'll match you with one.
What's covered
Most standard situations are handled in one appointment.
PAYG income
Salary and wages from one or more employers, including allowances, bonuses, and termination payments.
Work deductions
Uniforms, tools, training, home office, car expenses (logbook or cents/km), self-education, and union/professional fees.
Investment income
Interest from savings, dividends from shares, distributions from managed funds, and capital gains on share sales.
Rental property (single)
One straightforward investment property: rent, expenses, interest deductions, and basic depreciation.
Centrelink & super
Centrelink payments, Family Tax Benefit reconciliation, super contributions claim, and government rebates.
Late & amended returns
Years overdue? Mistakes on a past lodgement? A tax agent can sort multiple years and handle ATO correspondence.
When to use a tax agent
MyTax is fine until it isn't.
The ATO's MyTax tool works well for the simplest returns. But a registered tax agent earns their fee when any of these apply to you:
You changed jobs mid-year or had multiple employers.
You have work expenses that need careful claiming (car, home office, tools).
You're in defence (ADF) or FIFO — the deduction rules are tricky.
You bought or sold shares, crypto, or an investment property.
You haven't lodged for a year or more.
You received a notice or letter from the ATO that you don't understand.
You want the lodgement extension — tax agents get extra time to lodge.
You'd rather pay $200 to a professional than spend 4 hours on MyTax.
What it costs
Typical fee range for a Townsville individual tax return.
Fees vary based on complexity, but most Townsville tax agents quote in this range for individual returns:
- Basic salaried return $120 – $180
- Return with work deductions $180 – $250
- With one rental property $250 – $400
- Catch-up (multiple years) $400+ depending on years
Your tax agent's fee is itself tax-deductible in the following year. These are indicative ranges; your matched agent will provide an exact quote based on your situation.
Did you know?
"Registered tax agents have until 15 May the following year to lodge for you — far longer than the 31 October deadline you face lodging yourself."
That extension alone is worth using a tax agent for, especially if you owe money — it delays the payment deadline too.
Stop wrestling with MyTax.
Take the 90-second match quiz. We'll connect you with a Townsville tax agent who'll handle it cleanly and find every deduction you're entitled to.