Frequently Asked Questions

A basic individual tax return will be a minimum of $198 incl. GST. For more complex returns, such as rental properties, Capital Gains Tax, partnerships and businesses, please contact your DMK Accountant for a price.

As a tax client of DMK Taxation & Business Solutions, we will have access to your information on the ATO Portal which will allow us to pre-fill your tax return with employment income, Centrelink income, HECS/HELP/SFSS debt balances, bank interest, dividends and some superannuation details. You will need to provide any evidence of deductions, please refer to this form for what to bring. Please use this form.

Please also provide your bank account details that you would like the tax refund paid to, if applicable.

It generally takes up to ten business days after lodging your return to receive your refund electronically. Some people may have to wait a bit longer for the ATO to process their refund.

No. We do not have the ability to deduct the fee of preparing and lodging your return directly from your tax refund. You will need to pay for the preparation of your return prior to it being lodged.

Depending upon the complexity of your return, we have an approximate turn around time of 1-2 weeks for it to be completed.

We will need some personal details to get started. Please fill out the New Client Information Sheet and return to our office, or alternatively phone us on 03 5772 1915.

*Please note that we recommend you do not email sensitive information such as your Tax File Number. To provide this to us please call or drop into the office.

We are experienced in conducting meetings via video calls using different platforms such as Zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams and are more than happy to conduct our meetings this way, or even just for a catch up to see how you are progressing. We are also available over the phone and email.

We have a Client Portal for a secure method to upload/download documents and to electronically sign your documents.

We have many valued clients from metropolitan Melbourne, interstate and internationally along with our valued local clientele.

We certainly do! Along with DMK Taxation & Business Solutions we have DMK Financial Services to provide you with a holistic service offering. Please visit our Financial Planning page for more details on our services, or get in touch with us to get started on your financial journey.

We provide financial advice to many clients with varying backgrounds and situations. We encourage you to contact us for an initial no-obligation meeting to see how we can help you.

Changing accountants is common for various reasons, and whatever the reason you should not feel uncomfortable or feel the need to make excuses. The process of changing accountants is quite simple once the decision has been made. The new accountant will send an ‘ethical letter’ to the previous firm to ensure there are no reasons why they should not accept the new engagement. To begin the process contact us via phone or email and we will contact your previous accountant on your behalf.

There is no special rate for CGT. It will form part of your taxable income which is assessed at your marginal tax rate. For more information please contact your DMK Accountant.

Yes, we would love to help. DMK Financial Services have access to a range of lenders to source competitive finance for your new vehicle, farm equipment and business plant and machinery.

We understand that dealing with a loved ones finances can be an emotional and stressful time. We are experienced in looking after estates and notifying relevant organisations of your loved ones passing. When you are ready, please contact our office to get started.

We sure can! Our staff are experienced with a range of bookkeeping software, including MYOB, Xero, Reckon and Cashflow Manager. We can help identify which is most suitable for you, and can guide you through running your own books and payroll system.

Our team at DMK Financial Services are experienced in dealings with Centrelink. If you don’t know where to start, or have begun the process and need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.