Below is a detailed list of what we’ll need you to bring along to your appointment.
Income
PAYG summaries from employers, Centrelink and/or superannuation funds
Lump sum payments (for example, Employment Termination Payment)
Managed fund annual tax statement and capital gains tax statement
Dividend statements
Bank statements and term deposits detailing interest earned
Buy and sell contract notes for shares (if any shares were sold)
Buy and sell documents in respect of any property sold
Work-related Deductions
Details of depreciable assets bought during the year (for example, laptops), including date purchased and cost
Professional journals / magazines
Professional memberships / subscriptions
Receipts for continuing professional development courses and seminars
Receipts for self-education expenses if related to employment
Receipts or evidence of work-related deductions, such as protective clothing, uniform expenses and travel expenses
Vehicle log book for motor vehicle expenses (if applicable)
Other Deductions
Receipts for donations of $2 and over to registered charities
Expenditure incurred in managing tax affairs (for example, tax agent’s fees)
Expenditure incurred in earning investment income (for example, interest paid, subscriptions)
Income protection insurance premiums
Rental Property
Annual statement from property agent (if engaging the services of an agent)
Date when property was purchased
Records detailing rental income
Expenses incurred which are not detailed on the property agent annual statement, such as water charges, land taxes and insurance premiums
Loan statements for property, showing interest paid for the income year
Period property was rented out during the income year
Details of depreciable assets bought or scrapped during the year
If property is held by more than one individual, please provide details of owners and their legal ownership percentage
If property was disposed off during the income year, information relating to dates and costs associated with the acquisition and disposal of the property (settlement statements from solicitor)
Offsets / Rebates
Details of any superannuation contributions for spouse
Details of dependants, including their age, occupation and income
Details of medical expenses where the total exceeds $2,060 (after Medicare and private health fund rebates)
Private health insurance statement (if insurance is held with your partner, please state who is the primary holder and provide the age of your partner)
Other Information
If you have any doubt about any income or expenses you’ve received or incurred, bring the documents with you
We have had Kevin as our accountant since we commenced business in 1976. He is a trusted friend and we always refer our business issues to him knowing that we will get the right response.
Bernard & Frances Checko Dwella Pty Ltd
We have been using Lister Mason for over 10 years and while we have always valued their quality service regarding accounting, we have recently started to collaborate with them on business planning as well. The advice we receive is fast, to the point and thorough, allowing us to get on with our business knowing we are making the right decisions. Lister Mason ensure they get back to us promptly and the assistance we received with a recent tax audit was second to none, making a potentially painful situation quite routine.
Daniel Wilton Transport Refrigeration Services
Lister Mason has partnered with us for over 20 years and has helped us along our growth path with relevant and understandable advice. We are now embarking on a new exciting chapter in our relationship with Stephen now attending our directors’ meetings as a management consultant. We have always found Lister Mason to be thorough, reliable and responsive.
Nick Haros St George Food Service
A one-stop shop for us to handle all our business and taxation needs as well as financial planning needs through Customised Financial Planning. We have been with Lister Mason for well over 20 years and have trusted them to always look after our best interest. They helped us transition from running a successful business to a very enjoyable and financially comfortable retirement.
John & Eva Black
I have been a client of Lister Mason for the past five (5) years and in that time they have taken the time and made the effort to really get to know me on a very personal level. I’ve dealt directly with Stephen Mason whom I can tell you is not scared to give you ‘straight-down-the-line’ advice of quality and probity.
He has attended to my special needs which includes me being the sole carer of my mildly intellectually disabled young son. When appropriate Stephen will think outside the square and act with understanding and a view to the future.
Harvey Ball
At Ravenswood we have been Lister Mason’s clients for over 10 years and have always found Kevin Dick and his team to be very knowledgeable. They are approachable and we find it easy to discuss any matters concerning our accounts and tax related issues. Their support and advice has been invaluable in helping us establish our business and they have been our accountants since setting up the company. We have no hesitation in recommending Lister Mason to other small or medium sized businesses.