H&R Block Accountants

In the Beginning…

Over 55 years ago, brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded the company known today as H&R Block. The pair began working together in the late 1940s, operating the United Business Company, which provided bookkeeping services to small businesses in Kansas City, Missouri.

As an added courtesy, the brothers offered individual income tax return preparation to the executives of their client companies. Word of this particular service spread, and before long, they were preparing individual tax returns by the score. Henry and Richard saw that concentrating on tax preparation services would be both an innovative and sound business venture. Thus, H&R Block Inc. was formed in 1955, with Henry as president and chief executive officer and Richard as chairman of the board.

Serving Millions of Australians

In 1971, H&R Block opened its first four offices in Australia. They were located in Sydney and Melbourne. The next year, it opened offices in all capital cities.

Today, H&R Block Australia prepares approximately six hundred thousand returns annually, making it Australia’s leading tax preparation firm.

Headquartered in Sydney, the company serves the taxpaying public in more than 440 offices across the country. Tax Consultants use the latest in computerised processing and up-to-date electronic filing technology to prepare all types of returns, including personal, investment, small business and corporate returns.

Training the Best …

H&R Block trains its tax preparers through its own highly regarded Income Tax Course. In Australia, more than 2,000 students enrol in the school annually. The Level One course provides training not only to potential H&R Block employees, but to employees of some of the top financial and accounting institutions in the country.

The training given to the company’s Tax Consultants is so thorough that each H&R Block client receives a written guarantee – the strongest in the industry. This commitment to quality is a key element of the company’s success.

Services

TAX AND BUSINESS SERVICES

At H&R Block, our Business Service Managers are experienced and qualified accountants dedicated to providing timely and proactive solutions for all your accounting, taxation and business needs.

SELF MANAGED SUPER FUND

H&R Block SMSF Solutions utilises the latest technology and data flows empowering you to truly ‘self manage’ your own Self Managed Superannuation Fund.

In addition to assisting Trustees in meeting annual reporting requirements, our specialist offering allows for the real time processing of transactions and year round access via our easy to use website.

You will be able to monitor your fund in real time, including;

• Cash transactions and history
• Portfolio valuations, updated daily
• Monitor contributions made against limits that are applicable to your age and circumstance
• Track pension payments against the minimum requirements for the current year
• View the income received by your fund during the year, including franking credits

H&R Block SMSF Solutions makes no investment decision on your behalf, nor does it transact on any account.

GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE TAX REFUND PROCESS

We know that completing your tax return and getting your tax refund can be a stressful and time consuming process. We’re here, with our industry leading expertise, tools and processes, to take as much of this burden away as possible.

LODGE LATE OR PRIOR YEAR TAX RETURN

If you have not lodged a tax return for a few years or you have a tax return outstanding or overdue, no matter the reason, getting up to date now will give you peace of mind. We can help you with your outstanding tax returns.

ASSIST IN LODGING AN AMENDMENT

At H&R Block we know that sometimes things can be missed when preparing a tax return. We and can assist you in lodging an amendment with the tax office, which may limit any penalties that may apply.

SECOND LOOK TAX ASSESSMENT

Let us review your tax return and check to see that you got the maximum tax refund. If we find any deductions, offsets or benefits that you are entitled to, we can lodge a tax return amendment and get you the extra money

ARE YOU A U.S CITIZEN LIVING ABROAD?

At H&R Block, we understand the tax complexities of U.S citizens living abroad. We have a dedicated team who can handle everything from simple to even the most complicated tax returns to ensure all IRS Requirements are met.]

TAKE OUR INCOME TAX COURSE

For more than 40 years, H&R Block has taught Australians how to prepare income tax returns. You too can learn how the nation’s number one tax preparation firm can help you by enrolling in our Income Tax Course.

NEED ATO AUDIT ASSISTANCE?

If you have any problems with your tax returns, don’t feel like you need to go through the uncertainty and anguish of an Australian Tax Office tax audit alone. H&R Block can guide you with helpful audit assistance.