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Trust tax return · Registered Tax Agent

Trust Tax Return

Fixed-fee tax returns for family and discretionary trusts, prepared and lodged with the ATO. No hourly billing. No surprises.

Fixed pricing 5 business days typical 100% online ATO lodgement
Trust tax return from
$660
  • Family & discretionary trusts
  • Financial statements included
  • Beneficiary distribution statements
  • 100% online, Australia-wide
Why are you still paying this much?

A clean set of trust accounts is formulaic. Your fee should reflect that.

For a trust holding investments or receiving clean statements, the annual return is largely a structured review. Traditional firms still price it like bespoke advisory work.

Typical accounting firm
$1,500–$3,000

Hourly billing. Premium 'trust specialist' rates for a return that is mostly built from statements you already have.

VS
ReturnTax
From $660

Fixed fee. Transparent pricing. Prepared by an experienced accountant. 100% online. You pay for the work, not the office.

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How we're different

A better way to get your trust return done

01 / Fixed fee

Transparent pricing

See the price on the page. No quoting process for standard trust returns, no hourly rates, no bill shock at the end.

02 / Experienced

Trusts handled properly

Distribution statements, franking credits and streaming done by an experienced accountant, not a junior working from a checklist.

03 / Clusters

Whole structure, one place

Trust, bucket company and personal returns handled together, so distributions line up across every return.

Transparent fixed pricing

Pick the package that matches your trust

Complex

Trading trusts with employees, unit trusts, many beneficiaries, overdue years

Custom quote
  • Everything in the standard return
  • Trading activity with payroll
  • Unit trusts & complex deeds
  • Multiple overdue years
Get a quote
NOTEFixed fees assume reconciled accounts or clean broker, bank and managed fund statements. Related returns for a bucket company or beneficiaries can be handled at the same time. Contact us to scope your structure.
The process

How it works

01

Tell us about your trust

Family, discretionary or unit trust, and what it holds. Unsure of details? We'll work it out with you.

02

Onboard online

Complete a short form and share access to your records or statements. About 10 minutes of your time.

03

We prepare your return

Your accountant prepares the return, financial statements and distribution statements for each beneficiary.

04

Review and lodge

Review your completed return, approve it, and we lodge with the ATO. Done.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about trust tax returns

How much does a trust tax return cost?

$660 inc GST for a family or discretionary trust with tidy records. Trading trusts with employees, unit trusts or overdue years get a custom fixed-fee quote in writing before any work begins.

What types of trust do you handle?

Family and discretionary trusts are our bread and butter, including trusts holding shares, ETFs or property. Unit trusts and more complex arrangements are quoted individually.

Do you prepare distribution statements?

Yes. Beneficiary distribution statements and financial statements are included in the standard return.

Can you also do the beneficiary and bucket company returns?

Yes, and it usually makes sense to do them together so distributions line up. See our personal tax return and company tax return services, or ask us for a combined quote.

How long does it take?

We aim to prepare most returns within five business days of onboarding, provided records are in order. Turnaround varies with complexity.

What's the difference between a trust and a company?

A trust distributes its income to beneficiaries who pay tax at their own rates. A company is a separate taxpayer at the company rate. Many structures use both. Not sure what you have? Check your structure here.

The trust has not lodged for a few years. Can you help?

Yes. We regularly bring trusts up to date across multiple overdue years. See our overdue tax returns service.

Ready to get your trust return sorted?

Most clients are onboarded and lodged within two weeks. Get started today, or contact us with questions.

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