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Tax Agent Courses

Tax Agents are qualified accounting professionals who help clients with their annual tax returns as well as GST, superannuation, and PAYG instalments. They also provide expert advice on business structuring, planning, cashflow, and complex taxation matters. Tax Agents are registered with the Australian Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPG).

As a Tax Agent, your work day might include: reviewing the documents and group certificates of an individual client, examining the income and expenditure of a business client, generating a BAS statement and advising the client of their GST obligations, updating a client on new tax deductions they can claim, generating end-of-year totals, or lodging a tax return with the ATO.

To be successful in this role you will need an eye for detail, great problem-solving skills, and a working knowledge of Australian Taxation Law. Tax Agents also need excellent interpersonal skills so they can easily advise and update clients on tax matters.

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Popular Tax Agent Courses

There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Tax Agent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Tax Agent earn?

The average weekly earnings for a full-time Tax Agent is currently $1,519 per week ($78,988 annually). This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. Self-employed Tax Agents often earn much higher salaries.

What are the job opportunities for a Tax Agent?

There are approximately 130,000 qualified accountants working in Australia right now, many of these are registered Tax Agents. There are job opportunities for Tax Agents in all parts of the country, especially in remote and rural locations.

Tax Agents are employed by large corporations, government departments, and accounting firms, but many are self-employed or work part-time for smaller tax agencies. Becoming a Tax Agent is a great career choice for anyone wanting flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely.

Source: Australian Institute of Public Accountants, National Careers Institute, and Labour Market Insights 2024.

How do I become a Tax Agent?

Tax Agents in Australia must be registered with the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB) and have appropriate qualifications and professional experience. The minimum standards for TPB registration include:

1. Completing a TPB-approved course that includes modules in Australian Tax Law and Commercial Law. Suitable qualifications include the Diploma of Accounting, Advanced Diploma of Accounting, Bachelor of Accounting, and Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

2. Completing 12-24 months of work experience under the supervision of a registered Tax Agent or accountant.

3. Holding professional indemnity insurance.

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