Tax accountant Port Macquarie

Award-winning tax agent for Port Macquarie’s businesses

Liston Newton Advisory
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Minimise your tax liability to maximise your rewards

Owners of small businesses understand that their increasing success is attached to greater tax liability — and increased scrutiny. Working out the value of your obligations can be a challenge, but it’s your ability to optimise your business and minimise your tax obligations that will truly set you up for success. Liston Newton’s Port Macquarie tax agents can help you do just that.

For over 20 years, we’ve been helping our local clients enjoy their hard-earned rewards with tailored tax accounting solutions. Though our strategies are unique to every client, the first step is the same: a consultation and coffee. Stop by our William Street office, or let’s schedule a time for our team to meet at your office. Just let us know if a virtual meeting might be more manageable.

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Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

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Minimise your tax liability to maximise your rewards

Owners of small businesses understand that their increasing success is attached to greater tax liability — and increased scrutiny. Working out the value of your obligations can be a challenge, but it’s your ability to optimise your business and minimise your tax obligations that will truly set you up for success. Liston Newton’s Port Macquarie tax agents can help you do just that.

For over 20 years, we’ve been helping our local clients enjoy their hard-earned rewards with tailored tax accounting solutions. Though our strategies are unique to every client, the first step is the same: a consultation and coffee. Stop by our William Street office, or let’s schedule a time for our team to meet at your office. Just let us know if a virtual meeting might be more manageable.

Contact us

Call us on

(02) 6527 7935
Business hours

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Parking

1h parking on William St. 3h parking at Officeworks on Short St.

Tax accounting services available in Port Macquarie

We can do far more than just fill out your tax return. Liston Newton is a full-service financial specialist, and our Port Macquarie team (backed by our national network of specialists) can help you optimise every facet of your business finances.

Liston Newton Advisory has truly impressed me with their exceptional tax services, outstanding customer service, and effective tax planning strategies. Whenever I have questions or concerns, their team is quick to provide prompt and personalised support. They don't just focus on tax compliance; they proactively work with me to develop comprehensive tax strategies. I recommend their services to anyone in need of comprehensive and reliable tax advice and assistance.

Andrew Bell

Macquarie Signs & Tinting Pty Ltd

I am thrilled with Liston Newton Advisory's services. Their team consistently exceeds my expectations, providing exceptional accounting support for me and my business. Their proactive approach, innovative technological solutions, and dedication have been a huge benefit. I highly recommend their top-notch accounting support.

Clayton Munro

Logistics Advisory & Recruitment Pty Ltd

Liston Newton helped us move our accounting over to Xero. Their Accountant managed the set up and training so we felt comfortable with the software. We now have all our processes streamlined which gives us improved visibility of our business performance. This has allowed us to open 2 more stores without a significant increase in administration effort.
Peter Luskan
Pandora
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Feel empowered, not overwhelmed

We’ve worked with countless business owners who felt confident that they could handle their tax accounting themselves, or by delegating it to an internal accountant who’s already overladen with work. It rarely works. They’re soon overwhelmed, leaving the business at risk with the ATO.

Tax accounting is an intricate task, and it requires a focused mind. Partner with Liston Newton’s Port Macquarie team, and we’ll ensure your tax accounting is done correctly. Better still, we’ll explain our processes and reasoning so that you can gain a deeper understanding of your business.

Tax agent responsibilities

  • Preparing tax returns
  • PAYG compliance
  • BAS returns
  • Tax planning and minimising tax risks
  • Payroll tax
  • ASIC compliance
  • Investment property and capital gains tax

Meet the Port Macquarie team

The team you can trust

The core service we deliver is peace of mind. You can be sure your business’s finances are being reliably cared for by our highly accredited and awarded team.

Why choose us

We deliver results for industry-leading local businesses

As a business owner, your success isn’t dependent on having an absolute understanding of every aspect of your business. It comes from having the presence of mind to hire the right people for the job. Our award-winning tax accountants have helped countless Port Macquarie businesses fortify their finances.

Taxation rules and regulations are a thorny and ever-thickening bramble. The greater your financial success, the more tangled the thicket becomes. The only way to safely cut through it is with the aid of a guide, and our local tax accountants have been helping businesses find their way to financial safety for decades.

  • We will ensure you are ATO compliant, sealing our work with a tax audit guarantee
  • We will put your PAYG process in order and automate your accounting systems
  • We will minimise your tax liabilities through business and asset restructuring

Our clients trust us, and we’ve delivered consistently dependable results by tailoring our services to their goals. If we seem too confident, stroll through our client case studies, and you’ll soon see just how effective we are.

How to achieve financial freedom in three steps

How we get you set

The first phase is all about establishing the fundamentals of your business and creating a strong foundation to build from. You also need to establish your long-term goals so you have a clear idea of what you're working towards.

  • Plan your goals
  • Structure your business and assets
  • Online accounting
  • People and HR
  • Protect your business and personal risk
  • Business and personal will

How we get you moving

The second phase is about gaining a deeper understanding of your business; how to make it more efficient and experience sustainable growth. This is where you transition from working in your business to working on your business.

  • Understand your numbers
  • Delegate bookkeeping
  • Systematise and automate tasks
  • Minimise tax
  • Forecast cashflow and capital needs
  • Quarterly coaching and accountability

How we get you free

The final phase is when all your hard work really starts to pay off. This is when you start using your profits to build your personal worth to a point that give you financial freedom—the freedom to work only if you want to.

  • Understand wealth creation
  • Investment portfolio
  • Investment property
  • Superannuation
  • Succession and exit planning
  • Your legacy

Our Port Macquarie case studies

Proudly putting our community first

We’ve earned a fair bit of success over the years. As proud as we are of our own efforts, the truth is that no business can survive without the support of their community. That’s just as true of us as individuals. 

We want to give back as much as we get, which is why we’ve decided to support a list of charities close to our hearts:

  • The Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea
  • The Cancer Council’s Small Business Advisory Service
  • The Type 1 Foundation
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Frequently asked questions

What can I do to lessen my tax obligations?

Here are three basic strategies to help you lighten your tax obligations:

  1. Contribute to your super
  2. Prepay your expenses
  3. Buy tax-deductible assets

These strategies are generalised and may not apply to you. For personalised advice, book a consultation with our Port Macquarie team.

Are voluntary super contributions a wise investment?

Yes, voluntarily contributing to your super is a wise investment. Up to $25,000 per year of your super contributions will become tax deductible, and the rest will be taxed at a lower rate than your income tax.

How do I prepare for my business tax return?

The best way to ensure your tax returns are completed reliably is to seek help from a certified business accountant. Our Port Macquarie team are ready to help. Book a consultation, and we’ll tell you what details we need to ensure your taxes are done correctly.

AI is a tool for strategists, not the strategist itself

All businesses are constantly looking for the latest competitive edge. There’s nothing new about that, and it’s a healthy practice. What isn’t healthy is the willingness to immediately buy into the hype. 

We’ve noticed countless businesses in practically every industry embrace the promises of ‘artificial intelligence’ technology purely on speculation. Few take the time to understand its limitations, or even its actual strengths, for that matter.

At Liston Newton, we believe AI tools are effective at increasing productivity, but not at the high-level strategic thinking our clients deserve and expect from us. That we leave to humans.