Compliance done right, and on time
At Sceptre Accountancy, we provide a complete range of tax compliance and proactive advisory services designed to clear away confusion and keep you on the right side of the ATO. We know Australian tax legislation can be confusing and overwhelming, and we’re committed to simplifying the process while ensuring you meet your legal obligations efficiently and stress-free.
We specialise in handling complex tax matters for individuals, investors, and small to medium-sized business groups. We learn your unique situation and implement legitimate tax minimisation strategies that protect your wealth and support long-term business growth.
Everything the ATO expects, handled for you
Company and trust tax returns
Individual tax returns
BAS and GST lodgement
Financial statements
Tax planning
ATO liaison and audits
Get your lodgements under control
Tax returns and financial statements
We will handle your annual compliance and reporting requirements with care and precision. As a cloud-based firm, our experienced team electronically prepares and lodges comprehensive tax returns across all entities, ensuring your compliance history remains clear.
The entity structures we look after include:
- Companies: End-to-end corporate tax returns, financial statements, and Division 7A management.
- Family and discretionary trusts: Trust distributions, resolution compliance, and annual reporting.
- Partnerships and sole traders: Business schedules, depreciation tracking, and personal income integration.
- Individuals and investors: Comprehensive returns factoring in rental properties, share portfolios, cryptocurrency transactions, and capital gains tax events.
GST and BAS management
Managing Business Activity Statements, GST, fuel tax credits, and PAYG instalments can become an overwhelming administrative burden. At Sceptre Accountancy, we meticulously review your figures to ensure accuracy, reduce reporting risks, and lodge your forms on time.
Our GST-related services include:
- Advice on registering for GST and selecting the right reporting cycles.
- Preparation and electronic lodgement of monthly or quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS).
- Management of PAYG instalments and associated cash-flow implications.
- Specialist advice on complex events, including property transactions and margin schemes.
- ATO audit assistance and prior period adjustments.
SMSF (superannuation and self-managed super funds)
Managing your own retirement fund comes with significant regulatory oversight. We provide dedicated SMSF administration, accounting, and compliance reporting to help trustees meet their strict legal obligations under superannuation law. We help keep your fund compliant so it can serve as a secure foundation for long-term wealth.
Our SMSF capabilities cover:
- Annual financial statement preparation and fund taxation returns.
- Meticulous member balance and contribution cap tracking.
- Coordination of the mandatory independent annual SMSF audit.
- Proactive advisory on trustee responsibilities and regulatory compliance updates.
Common questions about tax and compliance
If your question is not here, ask us directly. We would rather answer it before you commit to anything.
Are you a registered tax agent?
Yes. Sceptre Accountancy is a registered tax agent practice (tax agent number 26223268) with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). You can check our registration on the TPB register. Our lodgements are backed by qualified, certified professionals who stay thoroughly informed on shifting standards and ever-changing tax policies.
Can you handle a group with several entities?
Yes, managing multi-entity structures and complex business groups is our core area of specialisation. We have extensive experience supervising interconnected groups spanning private companies, family trusts, partnerships, and SMSFs, ensuring your overall tax position is optimised across the whole group.
We are behind on our lodgements. Can you help?
Absolutely. We regularly assist new clients who come to us needing urgent help with overdue tax returns or late Business Activity Statements. We will communicate with the ATO on your behalf and work methodically to resolve backlogs.
Do you look after self-managed super funds?
Yes, we provide comprehensive SMSF administration, compliance reporting, and taxation services. We guide you through the regulatory framework so that you fully understand and meet your operational responsibilities as a fund trustee.
What does tax and compliance work cost?
We quote before starting, based on the entities involved and the state of the records. Ongoing clients are quoted annually so there are no surprises at year end.
Tell us what needs sorting
Send us a note and we will come back to you. If it is easier to talk it through, Book a meeting instead.