Tax Accounting

Your tax gets filed every year. That is not the same as your tax being managed.

FYW handles your compliance obligations proactively and on time. And then we go further, planning your tax position year-round so nothing arrives as a surprise.

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No commitment,
Free initial consultation with a senior adviser.

10+

Years working with Australian founder-led businesses

Xero Platinum Champion Partner

Registered BAS Agent

CPA Australia Member

“You speak with someone who actually understands your business, not whoever happens to be available.“

WHY THIS MATTERS

Tax filed is not the same as tax managed. Most founders only ever experience one of them.

01

Compliance that arrives as a surprise

A larger-than-expected tax bill. A missed obligation. A fringe benefits liability nobody flagged. Not bad luck - a systems failure. Nobody was watching the calendar on your behalf.

02

An accountant on a deadline cycle

BAS due, lodge it. Year end, file it. Between those moments - silence. No planning, no flagging, no forward view. The model is transactional by design. Tax planning is not included.

03

EOFY decisions made in June

The decisions that affect your tax position need to be made in March, not June. By the time EOFY arrives, it is already too late to act on most of them. A proactive firm starts the conversation months earlier.

WHAT IS COVERED

Everything included in a FYW tax engagement.

  • Individual Tax Returns
  • Company Tax Returns
  • Trust Tax Returns
  • Partnership Tax Returns
FYW prepares and lodges tax returns for all entity types: individual tax returns, company tax returns, trust tax returns, and partnership returns. Every return is reviewed in the context of your full tax position, not just as a standalone lodgement. If you hold your super in a self-managed fund, FYW also manages SMSF tax returns as a separate engagement. Returns are lodged on time, every time, with extended deadlines where applicable.
  • BAS and IAS Preparation
  • PAYG Withholding
  • TPAR Lodgement
  • Fringe Benefits Tax
  • Tax Amendments
  • ATO Registrations and Correspondence
  • ATO Payment Arrangements
As a Registered BAS Agent, FYW prepares and lodges your BAS and IAS statements ahead of ATO deadlines. This includes PAYG withholding, TPAR lodgement, and fringe benefits tax compliance. If the ATO sends correspondence, payment arrangement requests, or audit queries, FYW manages the response on your behalf. You are kept informed, but you do not deal with the ATO directly.
  • Year-Round Tax Position Review
  • EOFY Planning and Review
  • Tax Minimisation Strategies
Tax planning is not a year-end conversation at FYW, it is built into the engagement. FYW reviews your tax position quarterly, flags EOFY decisions before June, and works with you on tax minimisation strategies throughout the year. This includes timing of income and expenses, asset write-offs, superannuation contributions, and trust distributions. For structural questions that affect your tax liability long-term, FYW's business advisory service provides the strategic layer.
  • ASIC Annual Reviews
  • Company Incorporation
  • Trust Establishment
  • Business Name Registration
  • Director and Shareholder Changes
  • Company Reregistration
FYW manages the compliance calendar for your business structure: ASIC annual reviews, company incorporation, trust establishment, business name registration, and director or shareholder changes. If you need to deregister a company or establish a new entity, FYW handles the lodgements and correspondence with ASIC and the ATO. This keeps your structure current and compliant without you having to track lodgement dates or navigate government portals.
The compliance obligations that apply to your business depend on your structure, your staff, and your industry. Exact scope confirmed in the , discovery call.
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THE FYW APPROACH

Proactive means something specific. Here is what it looks like in practice.

Not deadline-driven. Calendar-driven.

QUARTERLY
BAS lodged. Tax position reviewed.

Every BAS quarter, FYW prepares and lodges your BAS ahead of the due date. We review your cumulative tax position year-to-date. If your PAYG instalments are tracking incorrectly, we flag it and work with you to adjust before it compounds.

ANNUALLY
EOFY prepared for, not reacted to.

EOFY planning is not a June conversation. FYW initiates the review in the months before year end — looking at your tax position, timing of income and expenses, and any decisions that need to be made before 30 June. By the time EOFY arrives, the key decisions are already made.

HOW THIS WORKS

What FYW actually does across the year.

Every obligation tracked. Every deadline met.
Before it arrives, not because it has.

Most compliance work arrives as a surprise because nobody was watching the calendar. A BAS is due and the accountant scrambles. EOFY arrives and decisions that needed to be made in March happen in a panic in June. FYW works differently. Every obligation is mapped when you come on board. Every deadline is tracked. And the work begins before the deadline, not because of it.

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EVERY QUARTER

BAS prepared, reviewed, and lodged on your behalf.

Your BAS is prepared, reviewed, and lodged ahead of deadlines, with your tax position tracked year-to-date. Book a discovery call to see exactly what this looks like for your business.

BAS & COMPLIANCE

Your BAS lodged before the deadline

Every BAS quarter, FYW prepares your Business Activity Statement, covering GST, PAYG withholding, and any other applicable obligations, reviews it for accuracy, and lodges it on your behalf ahead of the due date. As a Registered BAS Agent, FYW clients receive an extended lodgement deadline beyond the standard ATO date.

TAX POSITION REVIEW

Your tax position tracked year-to-date

We review your cumulative tax position at each BAS cycle. If your PAYG instalments are tracking incorrectly relative to your actual tax liability, we flag it and work with you to vary them before they compound into a year-end problem. You are never surprised by what is in the account.

SUPER OBLIGATIONS

Super compliance confirmed every quarter

If FYW manages your bookkeeping, super guarantee processing is handled as part of that engagement. For tax-only clients, we can review your super obligations at each BAS cycle, and build a compliance calendar for your business on request.

ACROSS THE YEAR

The annual obligations managed before they become urgent.

Annual tax compliance, returns, EOFY planning, ATO correspondence, managed before they become urgent. Find out what changes when FYW handles your tax engagement.

TAX RETURNS

Prepared and filed for your structure.

Whether you operate through a company, trust, partnership, or as an individual, FYW prepares and lodges your annual tax return. We collect what we need, prepare it correctly, and file it on time.

EOFY PLANNING

The conversation happens before June.

FYW initiates the EOFY planning review in the months before year end — looking at your tax position, deductions, and structure. By the time 30 June arrives, there are no last-minute decisions.

ATO AND ASIC

Correspondence and administration handled.

Receive anything from the ATO? Forward it to FYW. We review it, tell you what it means, and manage the response on your behalf. ASIC annual reviews are managed for companies. Director changes, business name registrations, and corporate administration handled when needed.

AS YOUR BUSINESS CHANGES

Additional obligations managed when they arise.

If your business adds an entity, establishes a trust, takes on FBT obligations, or crosses a new payroll tax threshold — FYW manages the additional compliance. You do not need to know what changes. We watch for it.

The compliance obligations that apply to your business depend on your structure, your staff, your revenue, and your industry. The exact scope is confirmed in the discovery call and reviewed as your business changes.
WHAT CHANGES
What working with FYW actually looks like, twelve months in.

No more end-of-year surprises

Your tax position is reviewed quarterly. By June, you already have a clear picture of what your liability looks like. There is no number that arrives without context.

ATO correspondence handled

Receive an ATO letter or query? Forward it to FYW. We review it, tell you what it means, and handle the response on your behalf. You do not need to deal with the ATO directly.

Decisions made with tax consequences understood

Before major decisions, equipment purchases, new directors, restructuring, talk to FYW first. We tell you what the tax position looks like before you commit, not after.

Compliance that runs in the background

BAS lodged. Returns filed. PAYG obligations met. Super processed on schedule. The compliance rhythm runs without requiring your attention. You are informed when things are done.

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Working with founder-led businesses across Australia

FREE RESOURCES

Not sure if your business is ready for EOFY?

Download our 12-point checklist to review the decisions that need to be made before June 30.

What's included

  • Identify where your cash is going and why
  • See which parts of your business are working and which are not
  • Know what to ask your accountant and whether they have the right answers
CLIENT RESULTS

What this looks like for real businesses.

Three businesses stayed ahead of their tax position. Yours could be next.

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"Having a proactive, trustworthy team behind our finances has given us total confidence, reduced our stress, and allowed us to focus on scaling our operations."

  • Expanded FYW services across multiple business entities as needs grew
  • Consistent support and dedication maintained through firm's own growth and evolution
  • Enabled confident scaling without financial anxiety
Elisia Florio Operations & Finance Manager
Multi-Entity Business 10+ Years Partnership

"The professionalism, expertise and ongoing support provided by Maria and Freedom Your Way have made managing my business finances far more efficient and stress-free."

  • Xero and Dext implementation streamlined BAS and tax returns to minimal monthly process
  • Clear, practical explanations enable informed decision-making
  • Responsive support — questions answered promptly with actionable guidance
Judy Business Owner
Designer Tan Creative Services small business

"They are proactive and genuinely care about our business. I know we are in good hands with them."

  • Expert, knowledgeable team across full range of services
  • Expedient and thorough- delivers on commitment
  • Creates peace of mind through genuine care and accountability
Debbie P. Founder
Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary agricultural/not-for-profit

"When they are around you know you are in safe hands — it's a pleasure working with FTA because they are detailed, focussed, intelligent and driven."

  • Partnership from start-up through business growth
  • Detailed, intelligent approach that prioritises business protection Creates
  • confidence through proactive presence and engagement
Kevin C Business Owner
Lions National Projects Pty Ltd construction / projects

"Maria proved to be a gem! The process was seamless, and she managed to help me get a far better outcome than I would have - and get everything done on time."

  • Solved complex tax problem quickly despite interstate operating model
  • Seamless process - minimal friction despite distance
  • Expert outcome delivered — turned crisis into opportunity
Carolyn P Business Owner
CTP Consulting Consulting consulting, interstate

"I can't ever see myself wanting to work with another accountant. She's your go-to, worry-free, experienced teammate that you can count on."

  • Navigated complex personal and business tax landscape over many years
  • Exceptional qualification combined with genuine care for client outcomes
  • Reliable, trustworthy partnership that eliminates financial anxiety
Marc A Business Owner
Personal & Complex Business Taxes Multi-Service / Advisory
THE TEAM

Senior advisors who know your business. A team that makes sure nothing falls through.

Every FYW client has a named senior advisor — one person who is accountable for your engagement, knows your compliance calendar, and flags issues before they become problems. That advisor does not work alone.

Maria Andreeva

Founder
in

CPA · Registered Tax Agent · Registered BAS Agent · Xero Platinum Champion Partner 16+ Years Experience

Darren Xerri

Chief Operations Officer
in

Business Coach MBA, Wize Certified Business Coach

Bec Irvine

Senior Client Manager
in

5 years experience in this role, 21 years experience in the Tax world pre the 5 years Bachelor of Commerce, BAS agent

Adam Ogues

Senior Client Manager
in

CPA, NTAA. Bachelor of Business & Commerce 25 years experience Taxation and Business Advisory

THE NEXT STEP

Compliance handled. The advisory layer is what comes next.

Tax returns and BAS lodgements keep you compliant. Business advisory keeps you informed, and ahead of what is coming.

FYW's business advisory engagement sits on top of the compliance work. Cash flow forecasting so you see problems before they arrive. Scenario modelling when a decision has financial consequences. Strategic guidance when the stakes are high. Not once a year at tax time, as part of the rhythm.

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COMMON QUESTIONSQuestions we hear most often.

For quarterly lodgers, due dates are typically 28 October, 28 February, 28 April, and 28 July. BAS agent clients often receive extended due dates. FYW tracks and manages every lodgement deadline on your behalf. You are notified when it is done.

Yes. FYW manages the entire transition. We contact your previous accountant, obtain the necessary records, update your ATO agent nomination, and bring everything current. Most clients are fully onboarded within 30 days, depending on the complexity of the transition and the responsiveness of the previous firm.

Tax planning for a growing business covers timing of income and expenses, structure review, superannuation contributions, asset write-offs, trust distributions, and EOFY preparation. At FYW, this is part of the ongoing engagement. We review your position quarterly and flag anything that needs attention before it becomes a decision made too late.

Forward it to FYW immediately. We review it, tell you what it means, and manage the response on your behalf, including payment arrangements, objections, and queries. You are kept informed. You are not required to deal with the ATO directly.

Yes. For founders who hold their super in a self-managed fund, FYW manages SMSF tax returns and compliance as a separate engagement alongside the business accounting.

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Useful reading for founders dealing with tax and compliance questions.

TAX

EOFY tax planning for growing businesses

Most businesses treat EOFY as a deadline. The ones that benefit most treat it as a planning opportunity. Here is the difference.

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TAX

Tax minimisation strategies for Australian small businesses

What is legal, what works, and what a proactive accountant does differently from a reactive one at year end.

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ADVISORY

What you are missing from your accountant

Most founders assume their accountant is doing everything they should be. Most are wrong. Here is what a proactive accounting relationship actually looks like.

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READY TO START

Find out what your current tax position actually looks like.

Book a 30-minute discovery call . We will get a clear picture of where your business stands, what your current accounting relationship looks like, and whether FYW is the right fit. No obligation.

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Tax accounting and planning for Australian small businesses

Freedom Your Way provides tax accounting and compliance services for founder-led businesses across Australia. Our registered tax agents and CPA-qualified accountants handle business tax returns, BAS preparation, PAYG withholding, TPAR lodgement, fringe benefits tax, ATO payment arrangements, and company administration for growing businesses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Unlike compliance-only firms, FYW reviews your tax position year-round. Tax planning for small businesses is not a once-a-year conversation. It is a quarterly discipline that identifies what decisions need to be made before EOFY, not after. Founders working with FYW receive proactive tax planning as part of their ongoing engagement, alongside management reporting and business advisory.

If you are looking for a small business tax accountant in Australia who does more than file your return, FYW works with founder-led businesses at the growth stage across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Bas preparation and compliance for growing businesses

Business Activity Statements are one of the most time-sensitive compliance obligations for Australian businesses. For quarterly lodgers, BAS is due four times per year. For monthly lodgers, deadlines are more frequent. Missing a BAS lodgement triggers ATO penalties and interest.

FYW is a registered BAS agent and Xero Platinum Champion Partner. We prepare and lodge BAS for every client as part of the ongoing engagement, tracking deadlines, reviewing PAYG instalments, and ensuring nothing is missed. BAS agent clients typically receive extended lodgement due dates beyond the standard ATO deadline.

Common searches that bring Australian founders to FYW for BAS support include BAS preparation accountant Australia, quarterly BAS accountant, BAS agent small business Australia, and when is BAS due Australia.

Tax minimisation strategies for Australian small businesses

Tax minimisation for a growing business is not about finding loopholes. It is about making the right decisions at the right time. Timing income and expenses correctly. Structuring trust distributions before year end. Maximising superannuation contributions. Using the instant asset write-off before the threshold changes. Reviewing your business structure to ensure it is still appropriate for your current size and revenue.

These decisions are time-sensitive. Most of them need to be made in the months before June, not in the week before EOFY. A compliance-only accountant who only reviews your position at tax time cannot do this work. An advisory accountant who reviews your numbers quarterly can.

FYW includes tax minimisation strategy review as part of the ongoing engagement for all business clients.