Brookvale NSW · Redland Bay QLD · Since 2003
Chartered accountants Australia-wide More refund. Less tax.
Chartered accountants for individuals and small to medium businesses. Tax returns, bookkeeping, business structures, super and legal, all under one roof.
- Free general consultation
- Reply within 24 hours
- Accounting & legal under one roof
Looking after the Northern Beaches since 2003, and now Redland Bay too
We provide outstanding services
Your one-stop shop for all your accounting needs
Tax Returns
Individual, sole trader, company, trust and super fund tax returns, with every deduction accounted for. July to September BAS due: 28 October Learn more
Bookkeeping
Payroll, GST, BAS, reconciliations and forecasting in Xero and MYOB, without the cost of an in-house bookkeeper. Learn moreStarting a Business
Choose the right structure from day one: sole trader, partnership, company or trust. Learn moreCompany Formations
We handle your company application and make sure you understand your obligations as a director. Learn moreTrusts
Discretionary, unit, testamentary and other trusts for asset protection, investment and estate planning. Learn more
Self Managed Super Funds
Setting up an SMSF is a big decision. Talk to our team about what running one involves. Learn moreFinancial Statements
Balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and retained earnings, prepared accurately. Learn moreTax Advice & Planning
Proven tax-effective strategies to grow your wealth, from take-home pay to investment structures. Learn moreManaging Tax Debt
A practical plan to reduce and manage your ATO tax debt, and lighten the financial burden. Learn more
Legal
Our in-house solicitor handles conveyancing, leases, wills, franchising and debt collection. Learn moreWho we help
What do you need an accountant for?
For individuals: Your tax return, done properly
Employees, investors and retirees. We go through your return with a fine-tooth comb so every deduction is counted.
- Individual tax returns, prepared and lodged by a registered tax agent
- Work-related deductions: car, travel, home office, tools, self-education
- Rental property, shares and other investment income
- Retirees, offsets and help with an ATO tax debt
- Individual Tax ReturnsPersonal tax returns for employees, investors and retirees, prepared by a registered tax agent with every deduction checked.
- Tax Advice & PlanningProven tax-effective strategies to grow your wealth, from take-home pay to investment structures.
- Managing Tax DebtA practical plan to reduce and manage your ATO tax debt, and lighten the financial burden.
For sole traders: Run the business, we'll keep the books
Tradies, consultants and freelancers. Stay on top of GST and BAS without hiring a bookkeeper.
- Bookkeeping in Xero or MYOB
- GST and quarterly BAS
- Sole trader tax returns
- Advice on when to move to a company or trust
- BookkeepingPayroll, GST, BAS, reconciliations and forecasting in Xero and MYOB, without the cost of an in-house bookkeeper.
- Tax ReturnsIndividual, sole trader, company, trust and super fund tax returns, with every deduction accounted for.
- Starting a BusinessChoose the right structure from day one: sole trader, partnership, company or trust.
For companies: Accounts and advice for growing businesses
Small to medium enterprises. From company set-up to year-end accounts and tax planning.
- Company formation and director obligations
- Payroll, BAS and reconciliations
- Financial statements and company tax returns
- Tax planning and loan structuring
- Company FormationsWe handle your company application and make sure you understand your obligations as a director.
- Financial StatementsBalance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and retained earnings, prepared accurately.
- Tax Advice & PlanningProven tax-effective strategies to grow your wealth, from take-home pay to investment structures.
For trusts & smsfs: Protect your assets, plan your retirement
Families and investors. The right structure, set up properly and kept compliant.
- Discretionary, unit, testamentary and other trusts
- Self-managed super fund set-up
- Trust and SMSF accounts and tax returns
- Wills and estate matters with our in-house solicitor
- TrustsDiscretionary, unit, testamentary and other trusts for asset protection, investment and estate planning.
- Self Managed Super FundsSetting up an SMSF is a big decision. Talk to our team about what running one involves.
- LegalOur in-house solicitor handles conveyancing, leases, wills, franchising and debt collection.
For new businesses: Start your business on the right foundation
Going out on your own or launching with partners? Get the structure, registrations and books right from day one.
- A free half hour of structure advice with David
- ABN, business name, GST and company registrations
- Bookkeeping set up in Xero or MYOB
- First BAS and first tax return handled for you
- Starting a BusinessChoose the right structure from day one: sole trader, partnership, company or trust.
- Company FormationsWe handle your company application and make sure you understand your obligations as a director.
- BookkeepingPayroll, GST, BAS, reconciliations and forecasting in Xero and MYOB, without the cost of an in-house bookkeeper.
For property investors: Rental property tax, handled with care
Residential property investors. We sort rental income and expenses, depreciation and capital gains, and keep an eye on the negative gearing and CGT changes that start on 1 July 2027.
- Rental income and expenses in your individual tax return
- Interest, repairs, depreciation and capital works claims
- Capital gains tax when you sell, including a former home
- Planning around the 1 July 2027 negative gearing and CGT changes
- Individual Tax ReturnsPersonal tax returns for employees, investors and retirees, prepared by a registered tax agent with every deduction checked.
- Tax Advice & PlanningProven tax-effective strategies to grow your wealth, from take-home pay to investment structures.
- Tax ReturnsIndividual, sole trader, company, trust and super fund tax returns, with every deduction accounted for.
About our company
Chartered accountants for clients everywhere
Ross Accounting was established by its principal founder, David Ross, in 2003. We are a firm of chartered accountants with our head office in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and a branch in Redland Bay, Queensland, working with clients across Australia and overseas.
We have always delivered phenomenal service to individuals and SMEs alike, because our team is made up of experienced, professional advisers trained to handle any situation. We offer bookkeeping, software packages, accounting, financial statements, tax advice and audit insurance, tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and super funds, and we help set up companies, businesses and self-managed super funds.
Registered tax agentTax Practitioners Board no. 21430015 Meet David & the team
Key tax dates · 2026–27
Never miss a deadline
The dates that matter this financial year. Leave them with us and we’ll keep you on track.
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New financial year
The 2026–27 financial year begins. Time to gather last year's paperwork.
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April to June BAS due
Quarterly business activity statement for the April to June quarter.
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July to September BAS due
Quarterly business activity statement for the July to September quarter.
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Tax returns due
Individual tax returns are due if you lodge yourself. On a tax agent's list by now? You can usually lodge later. Falls on a Saturday, so you can lodge by Monday 2 November.
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October to December BAS due
Quarterly business activity statement for the October to December quarter. Falls on a Sunday, so you can lodge by Monday 1 March.
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January to March BAS due
Quarterly business activity statement for the January to March quarter.
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End of financial year
The 2026–27 financial year ends. Last day for deductions such as donations and prepaid expenses.
Standard ATO due dates if you lodge yourself. When a due date falls on a weekend or public holiday you can lodge and pay on the next business day. As a client of a registered tax agent you can often lodge later. Ask us about your dates.
Guides & resources
Latest guides
Plain-English guides checked against official ATO and government sources.
Super contribution caps for 2026–27
The 2026–27 concessional and non-concessional caps, how carry-forward and bring-forward work, and what happens if contributions go over. Super & SMSFsSetting up an SMSF: steps and trustee duties
Members and trustee structures, the trustee declaration, registering with the ATO, and the duties that apply from day one. Individuals & tax returnsTax return checklist: documents to gather
The documents to gather for an individual tax return, from income statements to rental records, plus what changes for 2026–27 records. Individuals & tax returnsRecord keeping for individuals: what to keep and for how long
Receipts, income statements and investment records: what the ATO expects you to keep, for how long, and what changed from 1 July 2026. Small businessInstant asset write-off: the $20,000 rule for small business
How the permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off works from 1 July 2026, who can use it, and what happens to assets that cost more. Individuals & tax returnsIncome tax rates for 2026–27 (Australian residents)
The 2026–27 resident tax brackets, what changed from 2025–26 and worked examples showing the maths.Client reviews
What our clients say
David is a wealth of knowledge if you need assistance in accounting. Very friendly and down to earth.
Some of the best accountants on the Northern Beaches. Reliable, trustworthy, and they actually get you money back.
Free consultation
Drop by our Brookvale office
Get in touch for a hassle-free general consultation. We aim to get back to you within 24 hours.
- 1300 711 149
- david@rossaccounting.com.au
- Suite 103, 20 Dale Street, Brookvale NSW 2100
Limited visitor parking is available in the basement car park of the Biztek building.
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Your accountant in your pocket
Send us your receipts and documents, and keep in touch, with the free MyAccountants app.
- Open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
- Search for and download “MyAccountants”.
- Open the app once it has downloaded.
- Enter your email address and the accountant code “Ross”.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ross Accounting?
Ross Accounting is an accounting and tax practice founded in 2003 by principal accountant David Ross. Its head office is in Brookvale on Sydney's Northern Beaches, with a second branch in Redland Bay, Queensland, and it works with clients across Australia and overseas. The firm looks after individuals and small to medium businesses with tax returns, bookkeeping, business and company set-up, trusts, self-managed super funds, financial statements, tax planning and ATO tax debt, and a solicitor practises from the Brookvale office for legal matters.
Where are Ross Accounting's offices?
Ross Accounting's head office is at Suite 103, 20 Dale Street, Brookvale NSW 2100, with limited visitor parking in the basement car park of the Biztek building. The Queensland branch is at 225 Cane Street, Redland Bay QLD 4165, and looks after clients across the Redlands, Logan and greater Brisbane, including Victoria Point and Eagleby. Both offices can be reached on 1300 711 149, and post goes to PO Box 6197, Narraweena NSW 2099. See all service areas.
Who does Ross Accounting work with?
Ross Accounting works with individuals who need their personal tax return done, and with sole traders, partnerships, companies, trusts and self-managed super funds, from small businesses through to larger ones. The who we help section explains what the firm does for each type of client.
What are Ross Accounting's ABN and tax agent registration details?
Ross Accounting Pty Ltd has ABN 47 153 889 975 and ACN 153 889 975, and is a registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), registration number 21430015. Anyone can look up that registration, including whether any conditions or sanctions are recorded, on the TPB register. The Queensland branch company is Ross Accounting QLD Pty Ltd, ABN 66 655 901 698.
Is the first consultation with Ross Accounting free?
Yes. Ross Accounting offers a free general consultation so you can explain what you need before committing to anything, and people starting a business can take up a free half hour of advice with principal accountant David Ross on choosing the right structure. Call 1300 711 149, email david@rossaccounting.com.au, or read how to become a client.
