Individual tax returns in Brisbane

At Y&S Accounting Brisbane, we specialise in preparing and lodging tax returns for individuals, sole traders, and small businesses across Australia.  Whether you're an employee, freelancer, investor, or business owner, our team of experienced accountants ensures your return is accurate, compliant, and optimised for the best possible outcome.

We start by carefully reviewing all your sources of income to ensure complete and accurate reporting. This includes salary and wages, contractor or ABN income, rental income (including Airbnb and investment properties), dividends, capital gains, foreign income, and any government payments such as Centrelink. Our goal is to ensure nothing is missed, reducing the risk of ATO penalties while maximising your eligible refunds.

If you need help with previous tax years, we can review, amend, and lodge past returns. Whether you’re catching up after a break or correcting mistakes from earlier years, we’ll ensure you’re back on track and fully compliant. We can also identify missed deductions or inconsistencies that may result in additional refunds or reduced liabilities.

Our accountants will identify every deduction and tax offset you’re entitled to claim. From work-related expenses such as uniforms, tools, and home office costs, to self-education, travel, charitable donations, and prior-year tax agent fees — we ensure your return reflects every allowable claim. We also apply relevant offsets like the Low Income Tax Offset, Foreign Tax Offset, or the Small Business Tax Offset to further reduce your tax payable.

Once we’ve gathered your information and supporting documents, we prepare your tax return using professional, ATO-compliant software. Our team double-checks the figures for accuracy and compliance before electronically lodging your return with the Australian Taxation Office. This process ensures faster processing times and minimises delays or errors.

Before finalising your return, we provide a clear explanation of your tax outcome, including an estimate of your refund or any amount payable. You’ll receive practical advice tailored to your financial situation, including guidance on PAYG instalments, how to improve your tax position next year, or how major life events (like property sales or starting a business) may affect your obligations.

Our service doesn’t stop at lodgement. We’ll monitor the progress of your tax return and follow up with the ATO if needed. If you receive audit letters, data-matching queries, or requests for more information, we’re here to support and represent you. We also help interpret your Notice of Assessment and can assist with any necessary amendments after submission.

Start by booking a consultation at your convenience. You can choose between a face-to-face meeting at our Brisbane office, a video call, or a phone appointment. Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with instructions and a checklist of documents to prepare.

Start by booking a consultation at your convenience. You can choose between a face-to-face meeting at our Brisbane office, a video call, or a phone appointment. Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with instructions and a checklist of documents to prepare.

After the appointment, we’ll prepare your tax return based on the information provided. Every return is reviewed for accuracy and compliance with ATO regulations. We aim to ensure your refund is maximised and your obligations are met.

Once the return is ready, we’ll send it to you for review along with a summary of your tax position and our invoice. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, make changes if needed, and sign the return electronically once you're satisfied.

After you’ve approved and signed your return, we lodge it directly with the Australian Taxation Office. Most returns are processed within 7–14 business days, depending on ATO workloads.

Even after your return is lodged, we’re here to help. We’ll monitor the status of your refund and assist with any ATO enquiries, amendments, or follow-up questions you may receive.