Accounting advice that actually makes sense.
For business owners in Australia who have better things to do than worry about their tax and bookkeeping. My job is simple: I handle it so you can get back to the things you enjoy.
Business tax, BAS and year-round advice from $250 a month, one fixed fee. Individual returns from $390.
See how I work, in about a minute.
What My Clients Say
"I've been working with Travis a few years now, and he is excellent at what he does. I've had some not so great experiences working with another accountant in the past, and Travis has been great at turning things around."
Ash
Google Review"Professional, personable and knows how to explain to the confused. Highly recommend for all small and large business owners, let alone personal tax returns. Best part is Travis is by the book!"
Kirk
Google Review"I have complete confidence in his ability to handle complex taxes and ensure they are done accurately and timely. Overall great communication skills."
Gaby D
Google Review"Travis has been very helpful, professional and patient whilst I have been learning how to navigate and understand tax."
Bianca Hirschfeld
Google Review"Best accountant in Melbourne."
Mike Lev
Google Review"Travis was amazing with doing my taxes with me and helping me to understand the process, highly recommend!"
Dylan Battye
Google Review"Saved me a bunch of headache and money, pays for itself. Absolutely worth a chat!"
Jarred Paola
Google Review"He is organised, highly responsive, and answers all my questions clearly. I plan on keeping him around for a long time!"
Lily Reed
Google Review"A far cry from your normal office accountant! Broke everything down into really easy steps to follow."
Grace Shepherd
Google Review"He's knowledgeable, efficient, and explains things clearly, which has given me a lot more confidence that everything is being done the right way. It's also saved me a lot of time and stress."
Jamie Whiteman
Google Review"His attention to detail has saved me both time and money. He makes the entire process stress-free."
Shelley Richardson
Google Review"His knowledge was extensive and he was always friendly and professional, keeping things simplified in terms I can understand."
Kelly Stanton
Google Review"He took the time to explain everything and carefully clarified my expenses. Really impressed by his expertise."
Erin Paul
Google Review"Travis helped me get everything up to date and walked me through the full process. Very happy to have it all done!"
Serena Urquhart
Google Review"He made the whole tax process simple and clear, and was happy to answer all my questions along the way."
Rebecca Szabo
Google Review"Clear, concise advice on setting up as a business in Australia. Very friendly and knowledgeable."
Aileen Campbell
Google Review"He answered all my questions and took the stress out of tax time. I'll be using him again next year."
Yvonne Arnold
Google ReviewThe work that never gets to the top of the pile
Most owners I meet lose the best part of a day a month to financial admin. Chasing receipts, second-guessing the GST coding, re-reading an ATO letter three times to work out whether it actually matters.
It is not that the work is hard. It is that it sits on your desk instead of someone else's, and it is never the work you are best at.
One fixed monthly fee takes the whole thing off your plate, and you get the number before I start.
Is this for you?
You're a small business owner
Sole trader, company, or trust. You're doing $100K-$2M in turnover and need someone who understands businesses your size.
You want more than just a tax return
You're looking for year-round support, proactive advice, and someone who actually explains your numbers.
You value your time
You'd rather spend your hours on clients and growth than wrestling with BAS, bookkeeping, and ATO paperwork.
You want fixed fees, no surprises
You're tired of hourly billing and surprise invoices. You want to know exactly what you're paying upfront.
Probably not you
A single salary and a couple of deductions. Lodge it yourself on myTax and keep the money. If there is a business schedule, a rental, staff, or a few years to catch up, that is when I am worth the fee.
What working with me actually looks like
Most of my clients are not buying a tax return. They are on one fixed monthly fee that covers the BAS, the returns, the lodgements, and every question they think of in between.
From $250 a month for a GST-registered sole trader, $350 for a company or trust. The fee is agreed in writing before anything starts, it does not move for 12 months, and there is no lock-in.
Tax & Accounting Services for Small Business
Tax & Compliance
I handle all your essential tax and compliance obligations, from BAS to tax returns, so everything is accurate and on time.
Learn MoreBookkeeping
I manage your day-to-day transactions, keeping your financial records simple and giving you a clear view of your business's health.
Learn MoreBusiness Advisory
I provide ongoing coaching and accountability so you can implement your strategy, stay on track with your goals, and work through the challenges of business growth.
Learn MoreAlso: BAS & GST · Tax Planning · ATO Support · Xero Setup & Support · Individual Tax Returns
Industries I Work With
From tradies to tech, I speak your industry's language. Find yours for a plain-English guide to what you can claim.
Why Summit Tax Exists
After a decade in accounting, I saw too many business owners left in the dark. They had the numbers, but not the clarity needed to make smart decisions.
I started Summit to change that. My skill is taking a complex subject and explaining it in a way that provides genuine confidence. Every client I work with tells me the same thing: "I wish I'd found you sooner."
I also believe a simple truth: paying tax is a positive sign. It's tangible proof of your success. My role is to manage that success for you. By claiming every entitled deduction and planning together all year round, I make your tax obligations completely predictable, so there are no more surprise tax bills.
Read more about TravisHow I look after a client
Three stages, not three packages. Every client starts at Base Camp, whichever plan they are on.
Base Camp
This is about getting a clear picture of your current situation, where you want to be, and getting the basics right.
The Ascent
Gain a deeper understanding of your business so you can start working on it, instead of in it. I'll implement systems, give you proactive tax advice, and use quarterly coaching to keep you on track.
The View
I proactively manage your lodgements and obligations, with regular, easy-to-understand updates so you can relax, knowing a professional is watching over your finances while you work towards your goals.
Free Guide: 7 Tax Deductions Most Small Business Owners Miss
A short, practical guide covering the deductions that could save you thousands. Written in plain English by a CPA.
Download the Free GuideFrequently Asked Questions
Individual tax returns start at $390. Ongoing business work, which is where most of my clients sit, starts at $250 a month for a GST-registered sole trader and $350 a month for a company or trust. Those are starting points, not your quote: the exact fee depends on what your business actually needs, and you get it as one fixed number, in writing, before anything starts. It does not move for 12 months, and it covers the BAS, the returns, the lodgements and the questions in between. The full detail is on the pricing page.
Everything your business has to lodge, plus the ability to pick up the phone without a clock starting. We agree the exact scope at the strategy session and it goes in writing. Bookkeeping and payroll are quoted separately, because transaction volume and staff numbers vary too much to fix a price around them before I have seen your books.
Most accountants look backwards. They tell you in October what happened in June, when nothing can be changed any more. I work the other way round: we talk before 30 June while the number can still move, and you hear from me through the year rather than once at tax time.
The fee is deductible, so the real cost is lower than the number on the invoice. Beyond that it buys back the hours you lose to admin, and it catches the deductions and timing decisions that only surface when someone is actually looking at your numbers. If I cannot make that case for your business in the first 30 minutes, I will say so.
It takes about ten minutes of your time. You give me the go-ahead, I write to your current accountant for your file and your ATO history, and I handle the handover from there. There is no awkward conversation for you to have, and nothing has to wait for the end of a financial year.
- On time, every time. Every lodgement in on time, provided your records reach me by the date on your calendar.
- The price you agreed, and no other. Your fee is agreed in writing before any work starts, and it doesn't go up for 12 months.
- Never locked in. No fixed term. If it isn't working, end it with 30 days' notice and I'll hand your file to your next accountant promptly.
These promises are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Where I am
Summit Tax, 443 Nepean Hwy, Brighton East VIC 3187, phone 0410 248 141.
Most of the work happens over Google Meet or the phone these days, so where you are matters less than it used to. If you would rather sit down with someone, the office is on the Nepean Hwy in Brighton East, and I work right across Bayside Melbourne and the suburbs around it.
Your time is too valuable to be lost to tasks you don't enjoy.
In a free 30-minute strategy session, I will personally review your situation and we will map out a plan together. If it feels like a good fit, I'll prepare a straightforward, fixed-fee proposal. No pressure, no surprises, just clarity.
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