Tax & Accounting Specialists Serving Thomastown
Thomastown sits at the heart of Melbourne’s northern manufacturing corridor — Plenty Road, Settlement Road, the industrial estates that have been the backbone of the northern suburbs economy for decades. If you’re running a business here in Victoria, or you live in Thomastown and need professional tax help, we’re your closest accounting firm. RPS Accountants is based in Epping, eight minutes up the Ring Road
Who We Work With in Thomastown
Manufacturing businesses, construction contractors, retail operators, sole traders in the trades, and residential clients who need their personal returns done properly. Thomastown has a strong base of long-established businesses that deal with depreciation on plant and equipment, complex payroll, and sometimes legacy tax issues that need careful management.
Services
Our Accounting Services in Thomastown
- Individual tax returns for Thomastown residents
- Sole trader and small business tax returns
- Company tax returns for local manufacturers and service businesses
- Payroll setup, STP reporting and PAYG withholding
- BAS preparation for all reporting frequencies
- Depreciation schedules for plant, equipment and vehicles
- Bookkeeping support — Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks
- Business structure reviews — sole trader vs company vs trust
- Workers compensation and payroll tax review
- EOFY tax planning for Thomastown business owners
What We See With Thomastown Clients
We see a lot of Thomastown businesses that have been operating for 10–20 years and haven’t reviewed their structure in that time. A sole trader who was earning $80,000 fifteen years ago and is now at $250,000 is in a very different tax position — and possibly the wrong structure. This is a conversation worth having.
Why a Local Northern Melbourne Accountant Matters
The northern suburbs have a different character to the CBD. Businesses here are often family-owned, operationally complex, and time-poor. They need an accountant who’s accessible, who gives straight answers, and who doesn’t need three weeks to return a call. That’s the practice we run in Epping.
Why Thomastown Clients Choose RPS Accountants
- Epping office 8 minutes from Thomastown via the Metropolitan Ring Road
- Registered Tax Agents — licensed to deal directly with the ATO on your behalf
- Experience with manufacturing, trades and construction businesses in Melbourne’s north
- Clear fees agreed upfront — no invoice surprises
- Named point of contact for your file — not a rotating pool
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a tradie in Thomastown — can you help with my tax return?
Yes, and tradies are one of the groups most likely to be missing legitimate deductions — tools, vehicle use, protective clothing, union fees, work-related training. We know what the ATO accepts for trades income and we make sure you’re claiming everything without over-claiming.
My Thomastown business is growing — should I incorporate?
It depends on your profit level, risk profile and goals. There are real tax benefits to a company structure once profits reach certain levels, but there are also ongoing compliance costs and director obligations. We’ll run the numbers for your specific situation and give you a clear recommendation.
Can you handle bookkeeping for a small manufacturing business?
Yes. We provide bookkeeping as an ongoing monthly service or as a periodic clean-up. For manufacturers, we pay particular attention to inventory costing, job cost allocation and accurate cost-of-goods-sold reporting — these directly affect your tax position.
How far is your Epping office from Thomastown?
Approximately 8 minutes via the Metropolitan Ring Road or 15 minutes via Plenty Road. We also offer full remote service for clients who prefer not to travel.
Ready to Talk? Contact RPS Accountants
Serving Thomastown businesses and residents from our Epping, VIC office. Call 1300 110 120.
1300 110 120 | admin@rpsaccountants.com.au | 136 Gateway Blvd, Epping VIC 3076