Bentleigh Accountants for Small Business: Tax, BAS & Advisory

If you run a company or trust, employ staff, or are registered for GST, an accountant is strongly advisable. Beyond lodgement, a CPA identifies deductions, keeps BAS and super obligations on time, and helps you avoid ATO penalties. Most clients recover the fee through better tax outcomes and time saved. Getting worker classification right matters too — see contractor vs employee: ATO rules for 2026. 

A CPA or CA who is also a registered tax agent. CPA designation means degree-qualified, examined and bound by professional standards; tax agent registration (verifiable on the TPB register) means they can legally charge to prepare and lodge your returns and access extended lodgement deadlines. 42 Advisory is both — TPB RAN 26303651. 

 Typically $1,700–$3,600 per year for business tax returns and financial statements in Melbourne's south-east; basic sole trader returns cost less, multi-entity groups more. Fixed-fee monthly plans bundling compliance and advice are increasingly standard. 42 Advisory agrees every fee in writing before work begins. 

If you're GST-registered you must lodge Business Activity Statements. As a registered tax agent, 42 Advisory manages BAS and IAS lodgement — GST, PAYG withholding and instalments — plus overdue lodgements and ATO payment plans. Lodging through an agent also gives you extended due dates; see the 2026 ATO due dates guide. 

Through lawful planning grounded in ITAA 1997 and current ATO guidance: entity structuring, salary packaging, superannuation contribution timing, asset write-offs and distribution planning. For Glen Eira property investors we capture depreciation, interest and repairs, and plan CGT on disposal. See Tax Planning & Structuring and our guide to trusts in Australia. 

With investment property tax returns, depreciation schedules, negative gearing calculations, land tax compliance and CGT planning. Victorian land tax settings changed for 2026 — our 2026 land tax guide explains what Melbourne investors need to know. We also advise on ownership structure: personal name, trust, company or SMSF. 

 Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, McKinnon, Ormond, Moorabbin, Brighton East and surrounding Melbourne suburbs, with nearby pages for Chadstone, Carnegie, Caulfield, Oakleigh and Burwood. 

Bentleigh’s business community includes retail operators, healthcare practitioners, tradies, professional consultants, and hospitality venues. Each faces unique financial challenges — from managing contractor payments to structuring a practice for asset protection. 42 Advisory provides business advisory services that include entity structuring reviews, profit improvement analysis, budgeting and cash flow forecasting, and succession planning. We help business owners move beyond compliance into strategic decision-making that supports sustainable growth.

Glen Eira remains one of Melbourne’s most sought-after investment corridors, with Bentleigh offering strong capital growth and consistent rental yields. 42 Advisory supports local property investors with investment property tax returns, depreciation schedule management, negative gearing calculations, land tax compliance, and CGT planning on disposal. We also advise on the most appropriate ownership structure — personal name, family trust, company, or SMSF — based on your income, borrowing capacity, and long-term wealth strategy.