At TaxFitness, we don’t deal in averages, guesswork, or inflated claims

The Top 20% benchmarks are built on a methodology accountants can stand behind with absolute confidence. This isn’t theory—it’s science, discipline, and integrity combined.

Multiple sources, not one dataset
Government data. Industry surveys. Financial reports. Practitioner feedback. No single dataset is ever enough—we triangulate across them all so the numbers reflect the reality of the market, not a distorted snapshot.

Relevance and recency matter
Old numbers are useless. That’s why our weighting system prioritises the most relevant and up-to-date information. Every benchmark reflects current market conditions—not outdated history.

Outliers stripped out
There’s always a unicorn or a disaster in the data. Neither tells you what’s achievable for your clients. We eliminate those outliers, giving you benchmarks that are realistic, sustainable, and credible.

Segmented and classified properly
A suburban café isn’t the same as a CBD coffee shop. Lumping them together is lazy. We classify and segment data so clients are compared against true like-for-like operators.

Cross-checked and reviewed
Every benchmark is validated against market trends and reviewed by industry experts—so you can stand in front of clients with numbers that are accurate, defensible, and practical.

And here’s the real point…

Integrity in how you use it
These benchmarks aren’t for over-promising or manipulating clients. They’re designed to spark conversations, build trust, and create roadmaps for improvement.

The result? A benchmarking system that positions accountants as the trusted advisors every client wants.

That’s the science—and the integrity—behind the Top 20% benchmarks.