The Tax Agent Services Act now requires ALL advice to be in writing. Yet many accountants are still “winging it” with verbal advice and no paper trail. That’s not professional. That’s reckless. Here’s why a written tax planning report is non-negotiable: It protects you legally (ATO, TPB, and professional bodies recommend it). It protects the client…
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Some principals think that telling a client to “put more money into super” is tax planning. Yes — contributing to superannuation is a great tax strategy. But it’s just one tactic. Real tax planning is a ten-stage process that considers the client’s full situation and identifies multiple strategies to maximise tax savings and business outcomes. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Even…
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In Australia, we’re privileged to live in a safe, prosperous society — one supported by a tax system that works because most individuals and businesses pay their fair share, voluntarily and lawfully. At TaxFitness, we believe that minimising tax within the boundaries of the law is not only legal — it’s encouraged. Complying with the law to reduce…
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You can have the best tax planning report in the world, but if nothing is implemented, your client saves $0. Implementation is where tax planning becomes real It’s the final and most critical step in the process. Here’s why implementation matters: Turn strategy into action — move from theory to results Maximise tax savings —…
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Tax planning isn’t just about strategy — it’s about how clearly and professionally you present the advice. Here are 10 essential elements every TaxFitness report includes to deliver clarity, confidence, and action: Personalised Advice – Tailored to the client’s unique situation. No cookie-cutter templates. Quantify Tax Savings – Show estimated $ savings for each strategy and the total benefit.…
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“Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.” – Clifford Stoll Too many accountants are doing tax planning without providing a formal, client-ready report. If that’s you, here’s the problem: You’re giving away valuable advice without packaging it in a way that demonstrates your expertise, builds trust, and justifies…
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Still relying on memory and manual research to select tax strategies for clients? Here’s how TaxFitness AI transforms the process, used by 500+ accountants nationwide: Manual (traditional) TaxFitness AI (smart Selection) ❌ Slow & time-consuming ✅ Instant recommendations from full database ❌ Missed strategies likely ✅ Comprehensive, nothing overlooked ❌ Inconsistent advice ✅ Consistent, top-tier strategy every time ❌ Requires deep manual knowledge…
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Used by 500+ accountants with TaxFitness. Tax planning isn’t just technical, it’s strategic. At TaxFitness, we teach accountants how to deliver advice that’s practical, persuasive, and aligned with what clients want: results. Here’s the framework our most successful advisers follow: Know the client inside-out – financials, structure, goals. Start with a commercial purpose – genuine business or…
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At TaxFitness, every strategy in our tax planning software is rated across five core attributes: Type of taxpayer it applies to Implementation process & cost Size of deduction (average) One-off vs ongoing deductions Capital investment component This framework helps accountants prioritise the most effective tax strategies, based not just on deductions, but efficiency, impact, and ease…
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Step 6 of the TaxFitness Process: The Tax Strategy Database, it’s where real advisory value begins. If you’re serious about delivering credible, compliant, and profitable tax planning, you need more than a few tips and templates. You need a proven, structured, and accountant-ready system. Here’s what powers the TaxFitness platform: 200+ tax strategies with step-by-step implementation 18 ATO obligations built…
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