Does Your Accountant...
Never reply to your calls or emails?
File your returns at the very last minute?
Can’t answer your property questions with confidence?
Doesn’t feel like they’re on your side?
Never available when you need them?
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We file your return quickly
We file your return promptly, ensuring it’s completed within the same month we receive your information.
We maximise your deductions
We carefully review your situation to claim every deduction you’re entitled to, helping you keep more of what you earn.
We understand property tax
We bring decades of combined experience to handle your property tax confidently and accurately.
We plan for long-term savings
We implement tailored strategies that help reduce your tax payments now and in the future.
We’re always here to help
We’re here to provide clear, personalised advice whenever you have questions or need support.
We offer more than tax
We also provide trust management, mortgage advice, and insurance solutions to meet your wider financial needs.
See the difference of using our Accountants
Be able to claim additional deductions like insurance, travel costs, accounting fees, depreciation, and home office expenses, resulting in significantly greater tax savings.
Client case study
George and Joanne own investment properties next door to each other in Australia, renting them out for the same weekly amount. Joanne prepares her own tax return and claims only items she is confident about. George works with Lighthouse to ensure all allowable Australian deductions are captured, including depreciation schedules and running costs.
Expenses |
Without an Accountant |
With an Accountant |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
Insurance |
$2,500 |
$4,500 |
Identified that income protection insurance can be claimed |
Accounting fees |
$0.00 |
$1,500 |
Accounting fees are deducted from the return |
Depreciation |
$0.00 |
$3,500 |
Depreciation from chattel valuation was claimed |
Home office |
$0.00 |
$1,200 |
Home office expenses used to manage the property were claimed |
Property management fees |
$0.00 |
$2,200 |
Identified that property management can be claimed |
Advertising for tenants |
$0.00 |
$500 |
Deductible when seeking tenants |
Rates & water |
$0.00 |
$2,500 |
Major allowable deduction missed by most self-preparers |
Strata levies |
$0.00 |
$3,000 |
Admin fees deductible; capital works portions allocated correctly |
In this scenario, George was able to deduct $16,400 more in expenses than Joanne, reducing his profit and minimising his tax outcomes.
"Just wanted to say a big thanks to Lily for helping us sort out our accounting for our rental property tax end of financial year."
Alex Watson
"Just wanted to say a big thanks to Lily for helping us sort out our accounting for our rental property tax end of financial year."
Alex Watson
"Vinay at Lighthouse Accounting was amazing to work with. He made the whole tax return process easy to understand, was fast, professional, and genuinely helpful."
Isha Davies
"Vinay at Lighthouse Accounting was amazing to work with. He made the whole tax return process easy to understand, was fast, professional, and genuinely helpful."
Isha Davies
"Very happy with the service I get from the team, particularly Lily. She always responds promptly and answers all my questions."
Frederika Walls
"Very happy with the service I get from the team, particularly Lily. She always responds promptly and answers all my questions."
Frederika Walls
"Andrew was really great to work with. I was a bit stressed about a very old tax return. His calm and professional communication put me at ease. Great outcome everything sorted now."
Robbie Megannety
"Andrew was really great to work with. I was a bit stressed about a very old tax return. His calm and professional communication put me at ease. Great outcome everything sorted now."
Robbie Megannety
"Great communication and my tax returns were processed speedily."
Paul Burnett
"Great communication and my tax returns were processed speedily."
Paul Burnett
"Lighthouse were very quick and easy to work with. The staff had great communication and processed my tax return within a few days. I recommend their service."
Raewyn Ward-Welch
"Lighthouse were very quick and easy to work with. The staff had great communication and processed my tax return within a few days. I recommend their service."
Raewyn Ward-Welch
Why choose us?
Your regular Accountant
Is not a property tax specialist
Will often miss out deductions that can save you tax
Will file your return at the very last minute
Is either never available or never replies
Will not identify other aspects of your finances where you can save money or grow wealth
Your Lighthouse Accountant
Is a certified property tax specialist
Will maximise your deductions that save you tax
Will file your return quickly to give you peace of mind
Always available for your questions
Will help identify other areas in your finances where we can help
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