Individual Tax Return Appointment
Northern Accountants prepares and lodges standard individual tax returns for a published fixed fee of $169 at our Casuarina and Palmerston offices. Our registered tax agents ensure you claim every eligible work deduction, revised home office allowance (70c/hr), and Zone A remote tax offset.
What is Included in Your Service Scope
Our transparent service scope covers the full end-to-end preparation, review, and electronic lodgement of your engagement with an agreed fixed quote and zero surprise hourly fees.
- Salary & Wage Income: Review of ATO pre-fill wages, allowances, overtime meal rates, and employer termination payments.
- Zone A Remote Area Offset: Accurate calculation of the Zone A tax offset for Northern Territory residents residing in Darwin or Palmerston.
- Work-Related Deductions: Substantiation of uniforms, protective clothing, sunscreen, home office hours, and equipment under $300.
- Bank Interest & Dividends: Reconciliation of bank interest, franked dividends, and managed investment distribution statements.
- Fast Electronic Lodgement: Direct electronic lodgement via the ATO Tax Agent Portal for prompt refund processing within 10 to 14 days.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
To ensure our registered tax agents can complete and lodge your engagement promptly, please bring or provide the following documentation.
- Photo identification (Driver Licence or Australian Passport)
- Income statements (available via myGov pre-fill, or bring your employer details)
- Receipts and invoices for work-related expenses, uniforms, tools, and courses
- Private health insurance annual tax statement (if applicable)
- Bank account BSB and account number for direct ATO refund deposit
How Our 3-Step Appointment Process Works
We make booking and completing your tax compliance simple, whether you visit our Casuarina Village or Palmerston City office in person, or choose a remote telephone consultation.
- Step 1: Reserve Online or Phone — Book directly online via our online calendar, or phone Casuarina on 08 8941 3900 or Palmerston on 08 8932 8004 to reserve your preferred consultation time.
- Step 2: Consultation & Review — Meet with your dedicated tax agent to review income records, verify Zone A entitlements, and apply all eligible deductions.
- Step 3: Direct Lodgement & Confirmation — We lodge directly through the ATO Tax Agent Portal and provide immediate confirmation receipts and tax estimate schedules.
Client Reviews and Direct Office Contact
5 out of 5 stars"Kash is a skilled professional with expert knowledge of Territory tax rules. Everything was lodged quickly with zero hassle."
5 out of 5 stars"Super friendly, efficient and good at what they do. Transparent fixed pricing means no nasty surprises when you get your return."
Fixed-price tax returns from $169 · Registered Tax Agents · No surprise hourly fees
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers regarding our appointment scheduling, document requirements, and lodgement process.
How long does an individual tax return appointment take?
A standard in-office tax return appointment takes approximately 15 minutes at our Casuarina (Darwin) office and 20 minutes at our Palmerston office, with electronic lodgement completed during the session.
Can I do my individual tax return over the phone?
Yes. We offer remote telephone appointments for clients across Darwin, Palmerston, and regional NT. Documents can be securely submitted via email.
What if I have unlodged returns from earlier years?
We can access historical ATO data back several financial years and lodge prior returns from $169 per year to bring your tax affairs fully up to date.