Registered Tax Agents · Australia-Wide

Maximise Your Tax Refund. Minimise Your Stress.

Southern Cross Tax & Accounting helps individuals, sole traders and small businesses across Australia recover unclaimed refunds, lodge accurate returns, and stay on top of the books — all with a No Refund, No Fee guarantee.

Trusted by everyday Australians, tradies, backpackers and small business owners since 2009.

★ 4.9/5 Client Rating

Not sure if you're owed money?

Most clients discover an average refund of $2,450 they didn't know they could claim. Find out in minutes — no obligation.

$18M+
Refunds recovered
25,000+
Australians served
15+ yrs
Industry experience
48 hrs
Avg. turnaround
Regulated & Recognised By
Tax Practitioners Board CPA Australia Institute of Public Accountants ATO Approved Lodgement
98%
Client satisfaction
15,000+
Tax returns lodged yearly
$2,450
Average client refund
7
Offices across Australia
What We Do

Accounting & Tax Services Built Around You

From a simple individual return to complex business accounting, our registered tax agents handle it accurately, on time, and with your refund in mind. Every service starts with a free, no-obligation estimate.

Individual Tax Returns

Fast, accurate online or in-office lodgement for employees, contractors and students, with every legitimate deduction claimed.

Tax Refund Recovery

Unclaimed or overdue refunds from previous years, superannuation, or working holiday tax back — we track it down and claim it for you.

Business Accounting & BAS

Company, trust and sole trader accounting, quarterly BAS lodgement, GST advice and year-round compliance support.

Bookkeeping

Ongoing bookkeeping and payroll so your records stay clean, your BAS is stress-free, and tax time is a formality.

SMSF & Super Advice

Self-managed super fund accounting and audits, plus guidance on consolidating and locating lost super.

ATO Audit Support

Received an ATO review or audit letter? We liaise directly with the ATO on your behalf and manage the process end to end.

Our Process

Getting Your Refund Takes Just 4 Simple Steps

No paperwork headaches. We handle the ATO, you get the outcome.

1

Free Assessment

Tell us a little about your work and income. We'll estimate what you could be owed — at no cost.

2

Document Collection

Upload payslips, receipts and prior notices securely online, or drop into any of our offices.

3

Expert Review & Lodgement

A registered tax agent checks every deduction and lodges your return directly with the ATO.

4

You Get Paid

Most clients see their refund land within 2 weeks of lodgement. We follow up until it's in your account.

MH
"We started Southern Cross because too many Australians were leaving money with the ATO simply because tax time felt overwhelming. Every client gets the same care we'd want for our own family."
Margaret Hoang, CPA
Founder & Principal Tax Agent
Our Story

Seventeen Years of Getting Australians What They're Owed

Founded in Sydney in 2009, Southern Cross Tax & Accounting has grown from a single suburban office into a nationwide practice — without losing the personal, one-on-one approach our first clients came to rely on.

Today our team of registered tax agents, CPAs and bookkeepers supports everyday employees, tradies, backpackers, sole traders and growing businesses across every state and territory, combining local knowledge with the systems to handle it all quickly and correctly.

✓ Tax Practitioners Board Registered ✓ CPA Australia Member Firm ✓ 17 Years in Practice
Why Choose Us

Local Expertise. Nationwide Reach.

We combine the personal touch of a local accountant with the systems and scale to serve clients right across Australia.

No Refund, No Fee

If we can't find you a refund, you don't pay a cent for the assessment.

Registered Tax Agents

Every return is reviewed and lodged by a Tax Practitioners Board registered agent.

Fast Turnaround

Most individual returns are reviewed and lodged within 48 hours of receiving your documents.

Australia-Wide Service

Meet us in person at one of our offices, or lodge entirely online from anywhere in the country.

★★★★★

"They found deductions my previous accountant missed three years running and got my backpacker tax back within a fortnight."

Client review, verified via Google

Client Stories

Trusted by Thousands of Australians

Real outcomes from individuals and businesses we work with every day.

★★★★★

"Simple, fast, and they explained every deduction in plain English. My refund was almost double what I expected."

JM
Jordan M.
PAYG Employee, Melbourne
★★★★★

"As a sole trader, BAS used to keep me up at night. Now it's handled every quarter without me lifting a finger."

PS
Priya S.
Small Business Owner, Brisbane
★★★★★

"I didn't realise I had unclaimed super and an old refund sitting with the ATO. They recovered both within weeks."

DK
Daniel K.
Tradesperson, Perth
Frequently Asked

Answers Before You Ask

Still have questions? Reach out and a registered tax agent will get back to you personally.

Is the initial refund assessment really free?+

Yes. We review your situation and estimate what you may be owed at no cost and with no obligation to proceed. You only pay once we lodge on your behalf, and if we can't find you a refund, the assessment costs you nothing.

How long does it take to get my refund?+

Most individual returns are reviewed and lodged within 48 hours of us receiving your documents. From there, the ATO typically processes electronically lodged returns within 2 weeks.

Can you help if I haven't lodged in a few years?+

Absolutely — this is one of our specialties. We can lodge multiple years of overdue returns, liaise with the ATO on penalties or interest, and often uncover unclaimed refunds sitting in older tax years.

Do you work with businesses as well as individuals?+

Yes. Alongside individual tax returns, we support sole traders, companies and trusts with BAS lodgement, bookkeeping, payroll and year-round compliance and advisory work.

I'm not in a city with an office — can I still be a client?+

Yes. Most of our clients complete the entire process online — document upload, review and e-signature — from anywhere in Australia. Our offices are there if you'd prefer to meet in person.

Ready to see what you're owed?

Get a free, no-obligation refund estimate in under 5 minutes.

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Get In Touch

Talk to a Registered Tax Agent Today

Reach out for a free refund assessment, or drop by one of our offices across Australia.

Email Us

hello@southerncrosstax.com.au

Visit an Office

Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide · Gold Coast · Canberra

Request Your Free Estimate

A registered tax agent will reply within one business day.

This estimate is completely free, with no obligation to proceed. Your details are kept confidential and never shared with third parties.

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