Bendigo

Tax Agent

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a tax agent?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FNSSS00005 & FNSSS00008

Tax Agent Certification

Online
12 months
$1,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Agent
FNS60222

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

On Campus, Online
9 - 24 months
$0 - $18,750
  • Completed Diploma of Accounting or equivalent qualifications AND
  • Completed the BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent)
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Diploma of Accounting or equivalent qualifications AND
  • Completed the BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent)
  • Completed the BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent)
Additional requirements may apply.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Related occupations

Common questions

Further reading

How to get qualified and start a career as an occupational therapist or physiotherapist in Australia

23rd December 2024

How to get a job in IT

14th November 2024

Your Guide to a Career in Human-Centred Design

21st October 2024