Everglow Accounting — Fees & Services

Clear, transparent pricing for individuals, business owners, investors, and family groups. No surprises — just honest accounting support tailored to your situation.

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Where to start

Individuals & Investors

This service level is usually suitable if you are employed, receive investment income, hold shares or managed funds, own investment properties, or have had a capital gains event during the year. If you're unsure, this is often the right starting point.

Fee Schedule

What's Included

  • Prefill data download and review
  • Standard work-related deductions
  • Preparation and lodgement of the return
  • Review of your position before lodging
  • Communication about missing information

Not Included (Available Separately)

  • Complex capital gains calculations
  • Historical amendment work
  • ATO audit or review assistance
  • Crypto asset reporting
  • Tax planning or structuring advice
  • Financial planning
Where to start

Sole Traders & Contractors

This service level is usually suitable if you operate under your own ABN, invoice clients directly, and want annual compliance handled properly — with optional BAS support during the year.

Typical Fee Schedule

What's Included

  • Preparation and lodgement of your return
  • Business income and expense schedule
  • BAS or IAS preparation if engaged

Not Included (Available Separately)

  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Tax planning
  • Advisory on structuring (e.g. whether to move to a company or trust)
  • Financial planning
Where to start

Business Owners

This service level is usually suitable if you operate through a company, trust, or partnership and want ongoing support — not just a year-end job. Business owners typically have more complex obligations that benefit from regular attention throughout the year.

For most business clients, we recommend starting with a monthly package, then adding bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory support as needed. This keeps your compliance on track and gives you a clear picture of your obligations throughout the year.

Business Packages

How Our Business Packages Work

Each package is designed for one entity — one company or one trust. If you operate through multiple entities, each entity requires its own package. All packages are billed monthly from 1 July each financial year, so costs are spread evenly and predictable.

One Entity Per Package

Each company or trust is covered by its own package. Multiple entities are each quoted separately.

Monthly Billing

All packages are billed monthly from 1 July each financial year for consistent, predictable costs.

Scalable Add-ons

Bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory support can be added to any package as your needs grow.

Package A

Simple Entity Compliance

$260 / month

Suitable for simpler entities that mainly need annual compliance handled properly — such as a holding company, investment trust, or family entity with limited activity during the year.

Included

  • Annual GST return
  • 1 tax return
  • 1 financial report
  • ASIC Agent Tier 1

Not Included (Available Separately)

  • BAS or IAS lodgements
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Tax planning
  • Advisory
  • Specialist tax (e.g. Division 7A, FBT)
Package B

Active SME

$360 / month

Suitable for active small businesses that are GST registered and need quarterly BAS support throughout the year. If you are trading regularly and filing BAS each quarter, this package keeps you covered.

Included

  • 4 BAS lodgements per year
  • 1 tax return
  • 1 financial report
  • ASIC Agent Tier 1

Not Included (Available Separately)

  • Monthly IAS
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Tax planning
  • Advisory
  • Specialist tax
Package C

Regular Reporting Business

$490 / month

Suitable for businesses with both IAS and BAS obligations during the year — such as those with employees, PAYG withholding requirements, and regular tax instalments. This is the right fit for most actively trading businesses with staff.

Included

  • 8 IAS lodgements per year
  • 4 BAS lodgements per year
  • 1 tax return
  • 1 financial report
  • ASIC Agent Tier 1

Not Included (Available Separately)

  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Tax planning
  • Advisory
  • Specialist tax
  • Management reports

Professional Care

Every engagement includes careful review, quality checking, and direct responsibility for your lodgements.

Ongoing Communication

We stay in contact throughout the year — not just at tax time — to flag issues and keep you informed.

Compliance Responsibility

We carry professional responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of your lodgements and records.

Annual Compliance

Entity Returns & Financials

For companies, trusts, and partnerships that need annual tax returns and financial statements prepared and lodged correctly. These fees apply where you are not on a monthly business package.

Included

  • Preparation and lodgement of your tax return
  • Financial statements where applicable
  • Review and reconciliation of records
  • Communication with you before lodgement

Not Included

  • Bookkeeping or record reconstruction
  • BAS, IAS, or GST lodgements
  • Tax planning or advisory
  • Specialist tax (Div 7A, FBT, etc.)
  • ATO audit support
Annual Compliance

Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF)

SMSF compliance requires annual financial statements, a tax return, member statements, and coordination with an independent auditor. We handle the full preparation and lodgement process on your behalf.

Included

  • Annual financial statements
  • Tax return preparation and lodgement
  • Member statements
  • Coordination with auditor

Not Included

  • SMSF audit fee (passed through at cost)
  • TBAR lodgement (separate fee)
  • Pension commencement or cessation
  • BDBN or reversionary pension documents
  • Contribution strategy or financial planning
  • Investment advice
Lodgements

BAS, IAS, GST & TPAR

BAS — Business Activity Statement

A quarterly form lodged with the ATO to report GST collected and paid. Required if your business is registered for GST.

IAS — Instalment Activity Statement

A monthly form for businesses that withhold tax from employee wages or make PAYG income tax instalments.

TPAR — Taxable Payments Annual Report

An annual report required if your business pays contractors in building, cleaning, courier, IT, or security industries.

Fee Schedule

Included

  • Review of your accounting data
  • Preparation and lodgement with the ATO
  • Basic reconciliation and adjustment

Not Included

  • Bookkeeping, data entry, or bank reconciliation
  • Payroll processing
  • Tax planning
Ongoing Support

Bookkeeping

Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping means your BAS, tax, and reporting are smoother — and there's far less catch-up work at year end. Our bookkeeping is reconciliation-based and priced by monthly transaction volume.

Monthly Fee Schedule

Included

  • Bank and credit card reconciliation
  • Transaction matching and categorisation
  • Review of bank feeds
  • Basic GST coding
  • Maintaining a clean, BAS-ready ledger
  • Flagging queries and unreconciled items

Not Included (Available Separately)

  • Payroll — wages, payslips, and super
  • BAS / IAS preparation and lodgement
  • Accounts payable / bill payments
  • Accounts receivable / debtor follow-up
  • Inventory, job costing, or project tracking
  • Catch-up or clean-up bookkeeping (quoted separately)
  • Software subscription (e.g. Xero, MYOB)
  • Management reports and cash flow reporting
Ongoing Support

Payroll

Suitable for businesses with employees who want wages, payslips, super, and STP lodgement handled correctly and consistently. A payroll event means one pay run for one employee — for example, one employee paid weekly creates four events per month.

Monthly Fee Schedule

Setup Fees

Included

  • Pay run calculation
  • Payslip generation
  • Superannuation calculation and lodgement
  • STP reporting

Not Included (Available Separately)

  • Award interpretation or HR advice
  • Payroll tax registration or lodgement
  • Workers compensation declarations
  • Termination or redundancy calculations
  • Historical payroll corrections
  • SGC statements
Advisory

Tax Planning, Advisory & Forecasting

These services are for business owners who want more than compliance — forward-looking support that helps you make better decisions before they become expensive ones.

Tax Planning

Includes review of YTD profit, recommendations on timing, deductions, contributions and distributions, and a written summary of actions before year end.

Advisory Services

Scoped engagement on a defined topic, including a meeting, analysis, and written deliverable.

Forecasting

12-month forward budget or cash flow model, key assumptions documented, and one review meeting included.

Specialist Tax

Specialist Tax Work

Some tax matters sit outside standard annual compliance. These are areas with specific ATO rules, real penalties for getting them wrong, and timelines that don't always align with the usual year-end process.

Below is a plain explanation of each service — what it is, when it applies, what it costs, and what happens if you ignore it.

Division 7A

Director loan rules for private companies

FBT

Fringe Benefits Tax on non-cash employee benefits

CGT

Capital Gains Tax on property, shares, or business assets

SGC

Superannuation Guarantee Charge for late super payments

IDS

International Dealing Schedule for overseas related-party transactions

Specialist Tax

Division 7A — $900

Division 7A is a tax rule that applies when a private company lends money to, or pays personal expenses for, its shareholders, directors, or their associates. This most commonly arises when a director draws money from the company or uses company funds for personal expenses — even informally.

When Do You Need It?

  • You have an overdrawn director loan account
  • Your company has paid personal expenses on your behalf
  • Money has moved between a company and a trust without proper documentation

What Happens If You Don't Deal With It?

The ATO can treat the entire amount as an unfranked deemed dividend — meaning you pay tax at your marginal rate (up to 47%) with no franking credits to offset it. Penalties and interest may also apply.

Included

  • Loan calculation
  • Compliant loan agreement
  • Minimum yearly repayment schedule

Not Included

  • Tax planning on how to restructure or repay the loan
Specialist Tax

FBT Return — From $800

Fringe Benefits Tax applies when your business provides non-cash benefits to employees, directors, or their associates. Common examples include a company car used for private purposes, personal expense reimbursements, entertainment, car parking, or meals. The FBT year runs 1 April to 31 March — different from the income tax year.

When Do You Need It?

  • Your business owns or leases vehicles used privately
  • You pay for entertainment, meals, or parking
  • You reimburse personal expenses for employees or directors
  • You provide any non-cash benefits to staff

What Happens If You Don't Deal With It?

Unreported fringe benefits can lead to back-taxes at 47% on the grossed-up value of the benefit, plus interest and penalties. The ATO can review several prior years at once.

Included

  • Identification and valuation of fringe benefits
  • Preparation and lodgement of FBT return

Not Included

  • Salary packaging advice
  • Restructuring to reduce FBT exposure
Specialist Tax

CGT Calculation — $300 per Asset

Capital Gains Tax applies when you sell or dispose of an asset — such as property, shares, crypto, or a business — for more than you paid for it. The gain is added to your income and taxed at your marginal rate, though a 50% CGT discount may apply if you held the asset for more than 12 months.

When Do You Need It?

  • You have sold an investment property
  • You have disposed of shares, units in a trust, or crypto
  • You have sold business assets during the year

What Happens If You Don't Deal With It?

You may overpay tax by missing concessions you're entitled to — or underpay and face an ATO amendment with interest and penalties. The ATO data-matches property sales, share trades, and crypto transactions automatically.

Included

  • Cost base calculation
  • Discount eligibility assessment
  • CGT schedule preparation

Not Included

  • Tax planning on timing of disposals
  • Small business CGT concession analysis (quoted separately if complex)
Specialist Tax

SGC Statement — $500

The Superannuation Guarantee Charge applies when employee super is paid late or underpaid. If super is even one day late, the employer must lodge an SGC statement with the ATO and pay the shortfall plus an administration fee and interest.

When Do You Need It?

  • Super contributions were missed, underpaid, or paid after the quarterly deadline
  • You've been notified of an STP discrepancy relating to super

What Happens If You Don't Deal With It?

The shortfall becomes non-deductible. Interest and an administration fee apply. The ATO can apply a 200% multiplier in serious cases, and directors may become personally liable for unpaid SGC amounts.

Included

  • Calculation of shortfall
  • Preparation and lodgement of SGC statement

Not Included

  • Payroll system review
  • Ongoing payroll processing
Specialist Tax

IDS — International Dealing Schedule — $2,000

The IDS is required when your Australian business has transactions with overseas related parties. It covers transfer pricing (ensuring cross-border prices are at arm's length) and thin capitalisation (ensuring you are not excessively funded by overseas debt to reduce Australian tax).

When Do You Need It?

  • You pay or receive management fees, royalties, interest, or service fees from overseas related entities
  • You have intercompany loans with overseas parties
  • Your group has overseas debt or equity from related parties

What Happens If You Don't Deal With It?

The ATO can adjust your profits, deny deductions, and impose significant penalties. Transfer pricing is a high-priority ATO focus area, and non-lodgement can trigger an audit.

Included

  • Transfer pricing analysis
  • Thin capitalisation assessment
  • Preparation and lodgement of the IDS

Not Included

  • Full transfer pricing documentation or benchmarking study
  • Restructuring of cross-border arrangements
Super & Estate

Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN) — $500

A BDBN is a legal document that directs your SMSF trustee on who should receive your super benefits if you die. Without one, the trustee has discretion to decide — which may not align with your wishes or your estate plan. BDBNs typically expire every three years and must be renewed to remain effective.

When Do You Need It?

  • You have an SMSF and want certainty about where your super goes
  • Your existing BDBN is approaching its three-year expiry
  • Your family or beneficiary situation has changed

What Happens If You Don't Do It?

Your super may be distributed at the trustee's discretion. This can lead to unintended recipients, family disputes, and significant tax consequences — adult non-dependant children may be taxed at up to 32% on death benefits received from super.

Included

  • Preparation of the BDBN document
  • Witness coordination

Not Included

  • Estate planning advice
  • Will preparation
  • Financial planning
Super & Estate

Reversionary Pension Setup — $500

A reversionary pension ensures that if you die while receiving a pension from your SMSF, the pension automatically continues to your nominated beneficiary — usually your spouse — without interruption or the need for trustee decisions at a difficult time.

When Do You Need It?

  • You are in pension phase in your SMSF
  • You want income continuity for your spouse or dependant if you die
  • You are commencing a new pension and want to set it up correctly from the start

What Happens If You Don't Do It?

The pension stops on death. The trustee must decide how to deal with your balance, which may trigger a lump sum payment, additional tax, and a significant disruption to your beneficiary's income at a vulnerable time.

Included

  • Reversionary pension nomination document
  • Trustee resolution

Not Included

  • Pension commencement
  • Contribution strategy
  • Financial planning
Family Office

Family Office Services

Designed for clients who want a single trusted team coordinating the day-to-day financial administration of their personal or family wealth — not just tax compliance once a year.

This service is ideal if you are time-poor, hold assets across multiple entities, or want help managing payments, bank accounts, and financial coordination with a professional team acting on your behalf.

Time-Poor Clients

We handle the detail so you don't have to. Decisions remain yours — we manage the administration.

Multiple Entities

Companies, trusts, SMSFs, and personal names — we coordinate across your entire structure.

Wealth Coordination

One team managing accounting, tax, payments, and liaison with your other advisers.

Family Office

What We Can Help With

Bank Account Setup & Management

We assist you to open and manage accounts with Macquarie Bank or BT (part of Westpac), including cash management accounts, term deposits, and transaction accounts across your entities.

Investment Administration

We assist with share and bond transactions, portfolio record keeping, corporate actions, and coordination with your financial adviser or broker.

Payment Management

We set up your regular and one-off payments so invoices are entered into the banking platform and ready for your approval. You stay in control — we handle the work.

Ongoing Coordination & Reporting

We liaise with your banker, financial planner, solicitor, and other professionals on your behalf — and provide cash flow summaries, investment reports, and obligation reminders as agreed.

Family Office

Scope, Pricing & When We Suggest It

What's Included (Depending on Scope)

  • Account opening assistance and liaison with Macquarie Bank or BT
  • Investment transaction processing and record keeping
  • Payment setup, scheduling, and approval workflows
  • Regular reporting and reconciliation
  • Coordination with your other professional advisers
  • Document handling and entity administration

Not Included

  • Financial product advice or investment recommendations
  • Legal or estate planning advice
  • Tax return preparation (covered under your compliance package)
  • Lending applications
  • Brokerage, bank, and product fees (paid to the relevant institution)

Pricing

Family office services are quoted based on the number of entities, accounts, payment volume, and level of ongoing support. Most engagements start from $1,500 per month.

We May Suggest This If You

  • Have multiple entities
  • Are time-poor
  • Want help coordinating investments and cash flow
  • Want payment administration ready for your approval
  • Hold assets across companies, trusts, SMSFs, and personal names
  • Want one team coordinating accounting, tax, wealth, and administration
Entity Services

Company, Trust & ASIC Services

Whether you need to register a new company or trust, deregister an old one, or manage ongoing ASIC obligations, we handle the paperwork and lodgements on your behalf — correctly and efficiently.

Included

  • Preparation and lodgement of all registration documents
  • ABN, TFN, and GST registration where applicable
  • Trust deed drafting (for trust establishment)
  • ASIC annual review administration

Not Included

  • Structuring or advisory on which entity to use
  • Shareholder or unitholder agreements
  • Tax planning on restructuring
  • Legal advice
ASIC Services

ASIC Agent Service Tiers

Every Australian company must deal with ASIC each year. We act as your registered ASIC agent so you don't need to manage it yourself. The right tier depends on how active your company is and how much administration support you want us to handle.

1

Tier 1 — Standard

$500/year or $33/month

Annual statement, solvency resolution, and registered office. Best for simple, rarely-changed companies.

2

Tier 2 — Active

$200/month

Everything in Tier 1 plus unlimited ASIC form lodgements, mail forwarding, and boardroom access.

3

Tier 3 — Concierge

$500/month

Everything in Tier 2 plus 8 hours per month of general administration support.

ASIC Tier 1

Standard — $500 per Year

We suggest Tier 1 if your company is straightforward, you rarely change company details, and you just want someone to handle the annual ASIC statement and solvency resolution without you having to think about it.

Included

  • ASIC agent service
  • ASIC Company Statement
  • Annual Solvency Resolution
  • Registered office if required

Not Included

  • ASIC mail and email forwarding
  • ASIC form lodgements — charged at $200 each if required
ASIC Tier 2

Active — $200 per Month

We suggest Tier 2 if you make changes to your company from time to time — such as updating directors, addresses, or share structures — you want ASIC mail handled for you, or you need occasional access to a professional meeting space.

Included

  • Everything in Tier 1
  • All ASIC form lodgements (unlimited)
  • ASIC mail and email forwarding
  • Use of our office and boardroom (subject to availability)
  • Up to 3 hours per month booking credit, rolled over until company review date then cleared

Not Included

  • Administration support beyond ASIC matters
  • Bookkeeping, payroll, or compliance work
ASIC Tier 3

Concierge — $500 per Month

We suggest Tier 3 if you have frequent administrative needs that go beyond ASIC — for example, coordinating documents, managing business correspondence, or general company administration support on an ongoing basis.

Included

  • Everything in Tier 2
  • 8 hours per month of general administration support
  • No rollover — hours are cleared monthly

Not Included

  • Accounting, tax, or advisory work (covered under your compliance package)
  • Financial planning or lending
ASIC Services

Quick Guide — Which ASIC Tier?

Not sure which tier is right for your company? Use this guide to find the best fit based on your situation.

Rates

Hourly Rates

Where work falls outside an agreed fixed fee, package, or defined scope, hourly rates may apply. This can include additional meetings, research, correspondence, or work that expands beyond the original engagement.

Quick Reference

How to Choose the Right Option

Not sure where to start? Match your situation to a service below. This is a starting point — we'll confirm the right fit before any work begins.

Get Started

Ready to Get Started?

If you're unsure which service or package is right for you, reach out and we'll help you work it out before any work begins. There's no obligation — just a straightforward conversation about your situation.

To help us point you in the right direction, let us know:

  • Your entity type (individual, sole trader, company, trust, SMSF)
  • Your approximate turnover
  • Whether you have employees
  • Whether you are GST registered
  • Whether you already have bookkeeping in place
  • Whether you want compliance only or broader ongoing support

We will recommend the most suitable option and confirm fees before any work begins.

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