1/2 Garden Road, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia
Cap Taxation offers tax, accounting, and consulting services to help you achieve your overall business and personal goals. The backbone of professionals behind the name have a combined industry experience of over 30 years. Hence, Cap Taxation has quickly taken its place as one of Melbourne's most reliable accounting and taxation firm.
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2 customer reviews
Renee Craven
Accounting
Quick capable and customer service is amazing!... And extremely affordable. Highly recommend. The service I received was above and beyond what I expected. Thank you
Reply from Cap Taxation
Renee, thank you for the positive feedback. We try our best to provide the highest quality service, in a timely manner and at a fair price. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Manal
Tax Preparation
Very helpful ,fast reply and excellent communication also the fee is really reasonable in our difficult times.
Reply from Cap Taxation
Hi Manal, thanks for taking the time out to share your experience with us. We work hard to meet our clients' expectations. We're happy to hit the mark for you. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Stay Safe
What kind of accounting services do you provide?
• Guiding and completely handling all your accounting and business needs
• Preparation of SMSF annual financial statements and tax lodgments
• Preparation and lodgments of business activity statements (BAS)
• Tax planning with an easy to implement tax minimisation strategies
• Tax returns preparation and lodgments
• Business advisory
• Many more
Why is it so important for businesses to hire a great accountant?
Entrepreneurs build businesses. Accountants get down to the nitty-gritty. Business owners are the formula one drivers. They can’t win on their own. They have to surround themselves with a team of professionals who tirelessly work around the clock to improve performance, check the car and track’s safety, and coach them on how to handle those tricky corners to avoid fatal collisions and eventually win the race. They plan the race before it even begins, make sure the car can endure the complexity of the track, the weather, and other cars.
Accountants are the team who ensure business owners are ready for the race. They plan and implement strategies to make sure the business is prosperous and not paying any more taxes than it needs to. Accountants constantly review and improve business structures to mitigate risk, make sure business owners, their personal assets, and their businesses are protected.
At Cap Taxation we do not only help our business owners win the race, but make sure they enjoy it and arrive at the finish line safe and sound.
What do you love most about your job?
Dealing with people. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the positive impact of sharing our knowledge and implementing proven tax minimisation strategies to help our clients reduce their tax bills and have more control on their financial journey.
Our job is to help people reach their full financial potential, we do that by utilizing our tax and accounting skills. Our biggest rewards are the friendships we’ve made with our clients, their families and business associates.
What inspired you to start your own business?
We have set high standards for ourselves and recognize that we can only achieve them by having full control of our value proposition and the execution of our services. We’re continuously investing in ourselves as our vision is to be the adviser of choice for our clients, staff, and all our stakeholders.
Why should our clients choose you?
We’re different. Whether you’re a business owner, trustee of a trust or an employee. Our role is not only to add up your business expenses or document what you’ve done throughout the year. Anyone can do that.
We’d love to dive in, discover more about your business and personal goals, then plan and implement tax minimisation strategies to save you more taxes, to help you grow and prosper. Our promise to you is that we will work tirelessly to achieve your optimum results, we will leave no stone unturned.
At Cap Taxation everyone, everything counts.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
YES.
All services that can be done in our office can be done remotely from the comfort of your own home. We love those face to face meetings and wanted to have the same experience online. Our accountants are highly trained to make sure online meetings are as beneficial.
Zoom meetings allow us to thoroughly discuss all matters, share documents, screens and notes.
Simple phone conference calls are also available. Documents are uploaded and signed electronically.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Safety first and foremost, measure taken but not limited to:
o All meetings can be done remotely from the comfort of your own home
o We have limited the number of office meetings so not many clients are in at the same time.
o Our meeting rooms are large enough to allow for social distancing
o We’ve reduced our maximum person capacity to 25%
o Staff are required to wear masks at all times
o Masks and sanitizers are available
o Staff are monitored regularly and are encouraged to get tested and isolate themselves if they feel any symptoms or have been exposed to infected sites or people.
o We closely monitor the spread of the virus and follow instructions to the latter
At Cap Taxation, we care about people’s safety and have spared nothing to ensure that everyone within our doors is always safe.
• TAXATION
Taxation is in our name, and it is what we do best. We provide a comprehensive service tailored to your every need. Whether for individuals or businesses, we develop tax strategies that take advantage of new tax laws and legislation. Our experienced staff can prepare and lodge your returns and provide you with extensive explanations that are clear and simple.
• GROUP TAX PLANNING
Efficient tax should be the only type of tax. Unfortunately, more often than not this isn't the case for individuals or small businesses—with many paying taxes where they aren't liable. The team's up to date with actionable tax mitigation strategies and is ready to help you implement them. Capitalise on our group tax planning strategies and be sure that you're not paying more tax than you should be.
• INCOME TAX RETURNS
Don't let end of financial year dread get you down. If you need a hand calculating and lodging your income tax returns, the team at CapTaxation is here to help. Allow us to take the burden off your shoulders—CapTaxation collect, lodge and maximise your returns with ease. Invest the time and money saved from delegating your income tax returns to other aspects of your business where they're more effective.
• CAPITAL GAINS TAX
If you're looking for ways to reduce the capital gains tax you owe on profits from non-inventory assets, CapTaxation has the answers. Before realising profits from the sale of property, shares or bonds, consult with an expert first and save a large portion of your investment. Our team is ready to help you minimise your capital gains liability.
• FRINGE BENEFITS TAX
If you're an employer who's been reimbursing employees throughout the financial year for expenses related to work, you may be able to claim Fringe benefits tax (FBT) as an income deduction. As an employee receiving bonuses and benefits, it's important to understand what your obliged to pay FBT on. Whether you're on the giving or receiving end of taxable benefits, CapTaxation will accurately calculate your FBT, saving you time and money.
• DEPRECIATION
CapTaxation finds the silver lining in every tax situation. If you're holding a depreciating asset, we'll help you reduce your tax liabilities on that investment. Making the best out of a bad situation is a viable business management option and shouldn't be ignored. Speak with a member of the team today and see how you can make the most out of depreciation tax. Claim depreciation expenses on your tangible assets and reduce your taxable income.
• GST/IAS
As a business owner, you are obliged to pay GST on the services you provide. In many cases, this tax should be recovered fully between all parties except the end consumer. Captaxation's accountants and financial advisors guarantee that you are covered across GST liabilities and will ensure you're not paying or charging any more than you need to.
• R&D TAX INCENTIVE
If your company's conducted eligible research and development throughout the financial year you can claim generous tax offsets on R&D expenditure. Be rewarded by the government for your company's dedication to furthering knowledge in your industry. CapTaxation expertly identifies R&D incentives you're entitled to and helps minimise your yearly spending.
• WORKCOVER
Having suitable workcover is every Australian's right. As a business owner managing any number of employees, you're exposed to workcover taxes and compensations. CapTaxation provides guidance on the how, why and when's of workcover insurance—making sure you'll be covered in the case of any accident or emergency.
• PAYROLL TAX
Managing a large team of employees and getting swamped in payroll tax? CapTaxation takes the sting out of payroll tax by identifying the best tax structure for your business. Using efficient bookkeeping strategies, CapTaxation offers payroll tax services at competitive prices—giving you a great return on investment and saving you hundreds of man-hours in the process. Let the team navigate wages, salaries and benefits paid to employees and organise your payroll taxes in a heartbeat.
• ACCOUNTING & TAXATION
Are you looking for methodical accounting and structured taxation plans to take your business to the next level. The team at Captaxation's armed with in-depth knowledge of taxation law and years of experience providing accounting services—whatever your queery, we've got the answers. Our talented team provides holistic and total accounting/taxation services for your small business.
• BUDGETING & FORECASTING
Detailed budgeting services prepares you for expected revenues, expenses and behaviour of cash-flow—enabling you to make informed decisions that reduce debt and increase profit margins. Captaxation provides flexible and accurate budgeting and forecasting on short-term and long-term timeframes. Move forward armed with this knowledge, confident of what's ahead—foreseeing any windfalls and short-comings that could bolster or hinder business performance.
• CLOUD ACCOUNTING
Host your businesses data securely all in one place on Captaxation's cloud accounting software. From here, your advisor can regularly update and keep track of your accounting in real-time—come EOFY, audits, or any other taxation events, your business's books are perfectly organised. Cloud accounting reduces money spent on installation and maintenance of accounting software on individual computers. Spend less time worrying about your financial management and more time focusing on all other aspects of the business.
• STRUCTURE & FORMATION ADVICE
It's cheaper to build a skyscraper right the first time then to keep renovating it. Think of your business in the same way—lay the correct foundations from the beginning and it's sure to be standing strong years from now. Once we've obtained all necessary details, Captaxation selects the right foundations for your business and moves you forward with sound structure and formation advice. With a solid framework behind you, build your business from the ground up and scale to new heights.
• TAX COMPLIANCE
As a small business owner, it's imperative you're aware of your tax compliance. Your tax compliance plan can be as unique as your business itself, so it's important to structure it efficiently. Inaction can lead to penalties and back charges hurting your business down the road. Captaxation stays on top of new taxation law developments and mitigation strategies and ensures your business has the best coverage at all times—customising your tax compliance game-plan along the way.
• TAX PLANNING
Many small businesses are paying taxes they could be mitigated against with proper tax planning—are you? When you're navigating the tax landscape, you need to make sure you're using the right map. Knowing the shortcuts and what to avoid, Captaxation looks from all angles to determine your most efficient course of action. We get to know the ins and outs of your business and structure your tax plan accordingly. Like a finger print, your tax plan will be unique to your business.
• BAS ACCOUNTING
Take the sting out of your monthly or quarterly BAS statements. Your Captaxation advisor calculates and analyses payable GST, PAYG installments, PAYG withholding tax and all other tax obligations you have as a registered business. Capitalise on Captaxation's experience and reduce man-hours when seeing to your BAS accounting—it's what we do best.
• SUCCESSION PLANNING & EXIT STRATEGIES
Is it time to transfer your business? Have you achieved what you set out to do and need to train new leadership teams? Don't let all your hardwork go to waste with haphazard exit strategies or succession planning. Captaxation covers all bases, finding the the most profitable and desirable route for you and your team to take, whatever your intention. From IPO's and MBO's to liquidation and strategic acquistions, Captaxation selects exit strategies suitable to your exact needs.
• INTERNAL & EXTERNAL AUDIT
Captaxation understands that every business is different, and adjusts our internal and external auditing processes accordingly. We know that in order to provide a useful audit, we need to understand the ins and outs of your business. Targeted research of business systems, internal processes and striving for long-term collaborations with clients enables us to get this deeper understanding. Armed with this knowledge and knowing what to look for, Captaxation's deep-dive into your business exposes weaknesses to be improved upon and strengths to be reinforced. Utilise Captaxation's internal and external auditing process to become a more successful business.
• COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY SERVICES
Captaxation shows you how to professionally handle the ever-expanding reach of regulators. If you're looking to cover yourself against non-compliance, need an independent verifier of sensitive information or are aiming to bolster your governance systems, Captaxation's compliance and regulatory audits will help you do so. All of Captaxation's auditing team are active in the professional community, keeping them up-to-date with the rapidly evolving compliance and regulatory landscape. For the best auditing experience, choose Captaxation.
• FINANCIAL STATEMENT SERVICES
Leaving no stone unturned, Captaxation's financial statement audits provide comprehensive answers for every aspect of your business. Exposing areas of risk, areas to be improved and accounting and bookkeeping issues, our financial statement audits can revolutionise your business. Get in touch today and discover what thorough and vetted auditors can do for your business.
• SPECIAL PURPOSE AUDITS
Captaxation's special purpose audits unlock growth potential, reinforce the foundations of existing businesses and open new doors for expansion. Investing in non-compulsory audits to identify the strengths and weaknesses of you business is a big step in the right direction. As an ambitious and proactive business owner, talk with our experts today to see the what special purpose audits we can provide.
• Corporate Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping services include recording and managing your accounts receivable and accounts payable, reconciliating your bank accounts, inventory control, keeping record of your customers, suppliers, and employees, BAS preparation and lodgment, and all other tasks your business might need.
• CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT
If creating a successful business was like baking a cake, then smart cash-flow management would be at the top of that recipe's ingredient list. Cash-flow management is a cornerstone of every business—it dictates what you can do. Pay employees on time? Manage inventory and purchase business fundamentals? Meet tax requirements and unexpected expenses? Effective cash-flow management can be the solution to all these events and more. Captaxation installs and teaches you advanced cash-flow management strategies that take your business to the next level.
• CLOUD BASED
Development and digitisation of services have allowed bookkeeping and accounting to move online. Use cloud based software provided by Captaxation and streamline your bookkeeping processes tenfold. Being cloud based means that a Captaxation professional can update, monitor and see to all your bookkeeping and accounting (BAA) needs in real-time. Never have unorganised finances again, with Captaxation's cloud based services.
• PAYROLL FUNCTIONS
Processing paychecks X Payroll taxes X Keeping records X Verifying pay data = Payroll Functions. With so many factors within these headlines, this equation can get pretty messy. Calling on decades of experience, Captaxation simplifies this process, reducing time and money spent on payroll functions. Guarantee higher returns for the company and fairer payroll experiences for your employees with Captaxation's payroll function service.
• CREATING & SENDING INVOICES
Creating and sending invoices is an important skillset many haven't developed—after all, it's how you get paid. Our team shows you the best methods to do this effectively and accurately, helping you establish correct business practice. Or, if you know that your time is better spent on other aspects of your business, outsourcing this process can be highly cost-effective. Get in touch with our team today and streamline your invoicing process today.
• GST & BAS
Forms, forms and more forms. Monthly or quarterly BAS statements are a pain in the backside for many business owners already strapped for time. Your Captaxation professional calculates, minimises (where appropriate) and lodges BAS statements on your behalf, ensuring your GST liabilities are covered. Get it right the first time, with our GST and BAS statement service.
• BANK RECONCILIATIONS
With most businesses dealing with many transactions per day, it's not uncommon for payments to go unchecked and unaccounted for. From vendor reconciliation to credit-card reconciliation and balance reconcilation, Captaxation reconciles all payment data, ensuring your books are balanced and in order. When you have a better understanding of your cash-balances, you're primed to make better decisions across other aspects of the business. Make use of our extensive and affordable bank reconciliation services.
• RECEIPT & PAYMENTS
Knowing the difference between receipts and payments identifies your cash-balance in hand or in the bank at a specified date. If you're operating as a not-for-profit or charity organisation, receipt and payment accounts will need to be settled—usually annually. Captaxation calculates receipt and payments with pin-point precision, highlighting your business's true balances. Having a solid grasp on cash/bank balances will allow you make more informed decisions in other areas of the business. Talk to our team today for guidance on your business's receipt and payments.
• SUPERANNUATION PAYMENTS
Much like workcover, superannuation is a right for every Australian to benefit from. Captaxation's superannuation payment service guarantees all eligible employees receive super payments accurately and on time. Not paying eligible employees super can result in large back payments, fines and imprisonment. Knowing that a healthy workforce means a healthy business, Captaxation fullfils your obligations as an employer, mitigating expenses in the long-run.
• SMSF ACCOUNTING & COMPLIANCE
Being at the helm of your own superannuation account is challenging and can bring risk—but the greater the risk, the greater the reward. Your Captaxation advisor makes sure your SMSF is adhering to all compliance regulations so you can focus on accumulating more wealth. With comprehensive tax structuring, accounting and administrative services, Captaxation's SMSF guidance guarantees you're steering your SMSF in the right direction.
• SMSF ADVISORY
Many individuals cut out the middle man and opt for SMSF in search of higher returns and greater freedom. Captaxation understands and respects this decision. We strive to keep you in the drivers seat by providing expert knowledge and guidance as an advisor, not a boss. As your personal SMSF advisor, we cut through the noise with proven management strategies that have already brought our clients excellent returns. Maximise the profits you see in your SMSF and mitigate risk with Captaxation's industry experience. and proven management strategies.