Northern Beaches · NSW 2106
Tax agent in Newport
Tax returns, BAS and planning for Newport families, investors and waterfront businesses, from a registered tax agent based up the road in Avalon Beach.
Overview
Between Pittwater and the surf
Newport runs from the marinas on Pittwater across to the surf beach on the ocean side, with the village in between. It's home to families and long-time locals, and to a working mix of marine, trade and hospitality businesses.
The tax questions follow that mix. Families want their returns done properly and on time. Business owners need BAS, payroll obligations and year-end planning handled by someone who understands how the business actually runs. Investors want rental schedules and capital gains dealt with carefully.
Jan Jansen, a registered tax agent based in Avalon Beach, can meet in Newport by arrangement or work with you online, with a fixed-fee quote before any work begins.
The local picture
Families, the waterfront and the village
Different households bring different questions. Here's where Jan tends to start.
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Families
Two incomes, children, a mortgage and perhaps a rental or share portfolio. Jan checks work-related and investment deductions, private health insurance details and HELP balances, so each return is complete and consistent.
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Marine and trade businesses
Boatbuilders, shipwrights, marine mechanics and charter operators often carry expensive equipment, lumpy sales and seasonal cash flow. Jan prepares BAS and year-end returns and reviews how asset purchases, GST and depreciation are treated.
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Cafés, restaurants and the village
Hospitality means staff, rosters, GST on every sale and busy weekends. Jan can take care of BAS, PAYG withholding and year-end returns, and help you plan cash flow around the quieter months.
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Investors
Rental properties, shares and managed funds bring depreciation schedules, dividend statements and capital gains. Jan prepares investor returns carefully and can talk through how the negative gearing and capital gains tax changes from 1 July 2027 may affect future decisions.
For Newport businesses
Running a business on the water
Marine and waterfront businesses have a few tax wrinkles of their own. These are the areas Jan reviews with boat-based and seasonal businesses before 30 June comes around.
For the detail on activity statements, see Jan's BAS, GST and PAYG service.
Big-ticket assets
From 1 July 2026, small businesses with aggregated turnover under $10 million can immediately deduct eligible assets costing less than $20,000, now that the instant asset write-off is permanent. More expensive assets are depreciated over time.
Boats and vehicles used privately
Where a boat or vehicle is also used privately, only the business share counts, and special rules can limit deductions for boat expenses. A log of business and private use is the place to start.
GST on larger sales
One boat sale, refit or busy charter season can shift your GST position quickly. Jan checks that GST on sales and purchases is reported in the right period.
Seasonal cash flow
When summer carries the year, Jan can help set PAYG instalments at a realistic level and plan for BAS payments, so the quieter months are easier to manage.
Staff and super
Under Payday Super, employers now pay super guarantee with each pay run rather than quarterly. Jan can check how payroll, withholding and super flow through to your BAS.
Services
How Jan can help in Newport
Business and personal tax under one roof, so the whole picture is planned together.
BAS, GST & PAYG
Quarterly or monthly activity statements prepared, checked and lodged on time — so GST, PAYG withholding and instalments never become a scramble.
From $165Learn more
Companies, trusts & partnerships
Year-end financial statements and tax returns for companies, family trusts and partnerships, with the planning conversations that should come before 30 June.
From $1,200Learn more
Individual tax returns
Accurate, thoughtfully prepared returns for employees, retirees and investors — every deduction you're entitled to, properly documented.
From $220Learn more
Rental property & investors
Rental schedules, depreciation, holiday lets, shares and capital gains — prepared carefully so investors claim correctly and stay audit-ready.
From $340Learn more
Meeting
Meeting in Newport
Newport is close to Jan's base in Avalon Beach, so meeting in person can be arranged locally. Most business owners find video calls, with documents sent by email, suit the working week better.
In person
In Newport or nearby, by arrangement
Online
Phone or video calls, with documents sent by email
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Evenings & Saturdays: by appointment
Questions
Newport questions
Answers to questions that come up in Newport. Every situation is different, so treat these as a starting point.
Can you look after my business and my family's tax returns?
Yes. Jan can prepare your business's BAS and year-end returns alongside personal returns for you and your family. Seeing everything together makes it easier to plan before 30 June, and you'll receive a fixed-fee quote covering what's involved.
I use my boat for work and on weekends. What can I claim?
Only the business share of boat costs is potentially deductible, and special rules can limit deductions for boat expenses depending on how the boat is used in your business. A log of business and private use is the starting point. Jan can look at your situation and explain what it means for your return.
My partner and I own a rental property together. Can one of us claim all the deductions?
Generally no. For a property you own together, rental income and expenses are usually split according to your legal ownership interests, regardless of who pays the bills. It's worth checking how the title is held before assuming a split. Jan can prepare both returns so they're consistent.
Is the instant asset write-off still available?
Yes. For small businesses with aggregated turnover under $10 million, the $20,000 instant asset write-off is now permanent for eligible assets first used or installed ready for use from 1 July 2026. Assets costing $20,000 or more are generally depreciated over time. Jan can check which purchases qualify before you buy.
Nearby
Around Newport
Jan can also help in the neighbouring suburbs, online or in person by arrangement.
- Bilgola Plateau
- Bayview
- Mona Vale
- Avalon Beach
Along the coast
Newport & online
Business, family and investments. One conversation.
Tell Jan a little about your situation and he'll come back to you within one business day to arrange a free 15-minute intro call. No obligation, no hard sell.
Based in Avalon Beach · Online Australia-wide, in person on the Northern Beaches by arrangement