SYDNEY CBD TAX SPECIALIST
Big firms give you a graduate and a billing clock. I give you decades of tax expertise and my direct number. I'm Steven Stavrou — Fellow of the NTAA and the Taxation Institute, UTS-qualified, and the only person who touches your file. Accounting, tax, and finance under one roof. No hand-offs. No hold music. Just answers.
Barristers, engineers, psychologists, vets, teachers, mechanics, painters, plumbers — I've worked with the full spectrum. Each profession has its own deduction profile and compliance needs. I know them because I've done hundreds of these returns.
Architects, building contractors, civil and structural engineers, electrical contractors, interior designers. Construction accounting is its own discipline — progress claims, retention, subcontractor payments, and GST on property. I handle it all.
Financial planners, investment companies, investors, and trustees. From managed funds to direct property portfolios, I structure tax positions that work across your entire investment picture — not just one asset at a time.
Stock valuations, GST on imports, foreign exchange, and multi-channel sales. If you're buying, moving, or selling physical goods, your accounting needs to keep pace with your inventory — and your margins.
Restaurants, real estate agents, and tourism operators. Cash-intensive businesses with staff, tips, and complex GST positions. I keep your books clean and your ATO exposure low.
You're billing well but spending your evenings on BAS and bookkeeping. I take the entire compliance load off your plate — returns, deductions, PAYG instalments — so you can focus on billable work.
At a big firm, your file sits on someone's pile. Here, there is no pile — there's me, and I know your business like it's my own.
No graduates learning on your dime. No hand-offs between departments. When you call, I answer. When you email, I reply. Your tax is handled by a Fellow of both the NTAA and the Taxation Institute — not delegated to one.
Most accountants do your return and send you elsewhere for everything else. I handle accounting, taxation, and finance under one roof — including business loans, refinancing, and equipment leasing. One relationship covers the lot.
I explain your tax position in plain English. What you owe, why you owe it, and what we can do about it. No jargon walls, no three-page letters that say nothing. Just clear answers you can act on.
My office is in Sydney CBD because that's where my clients work. Need to drop in? You can. Prefer phone or email? That works too. But it's good to know your accountant isn't a voice from a faraway call centre.
Everything your business needs to stay compliant, grow strategically, and get funded — delivered personally by a senior specialist.
Year-end statutory accounts, management accounts, budgets, business plans, cash-flow statements, and bank reporting. I prepare the numbers that drive your decisions — and the ones your bank needs to see.
Income tax returns, BAS and GST lodgement, fringe benefit tax, land tax, and payroll tax. Every return prepared and lodged with the ATO on time, with every legitimate deduction claimed. Individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.
Home loans, business loans, commercial loans, refinancing, construction loans, lines of credit, low-doc loans, debt reduction, and vehicle and equipment leasing. I coordinate your tax position and your lending so they work together, not against each other.
Accounting procedures, internal controls, and business growth strategy. I help you build the financial infrastructure your business needs to scale — proper systems, proper reporting, proper visibility.
Company and trust formation, ASIC lodgements, and maintaining company registers. Whether you're setting up a new entity or keeping an existing structure compliant, I handle the paperwork so you don't have to.
Proactive tax planning that saves you money before the financial year ends — not after. Entity structuring, income splitting, and strategies that hold up under ATO scrutiny. The kind of advice that pays for itself.
Real results from real Sydney business owners who wanted more than a number in a queue.
I'd been overpaying tax for years and didn't know it. Steven restructured my entity in the first meeting and saved me over $18,000 in the first financial year. One person, one conversation, done.
My previous firm had three different people on my file and none of them knew my business. Steven knows my numbers, my tenants, my loan structures — everything. It's like having a CFO on call.
I was two quarters behind on BAS and terrified of the ATO. Steven sorted the whole thing in ten days, got the penalties remitted, and now my BAS just happens every quarter without me thinking about it.
Steven didn't just do my tax return — he arranged my business loan and made sure the financials were exactly what the bank needed to see. Having accounting and finance in the same person saved me weeks.
You'll know exactly what you're paying before I start. No six-minute billing. No surprise invoices. Ever.
For salary earners, contractors, and sole traders who need a personal tax return done right.
For small businesses that need full tax, accounting, and compliance from a senior specialist.
For businesses and investors who need strategic tax planning plus lending and growth support.
All fees are AUD and exclude GST. Business fees confirmed after an initial consultation. Individual return fees are fixed and quoted upfront.
Call
Book a free 20-minute call and tell me everything — the BAS you're behind on, the tax bill you weren't expecting, the loan you need approved. No judgement. I've heard it all. I'll tell you exactly what needs to happen and what it'll cost.
Setup
I gather your records, clean up anything that's fallen behind, and get your accounting systems sorted. If you've got overdue lodgements, I deal with the ATO directly. If you need a company or trust set up, I handle the formation and ASIC registration. Most clients go from messy to current within two to three weeks.
Ongoing
BAS gets lodged. Returns get filed. Accounts get prepared. Deadlines get met. I handle the compliance rhythm so nothing piles up. And because I know your business personally, I spot opportunities and problems that a bigger firm would miss.
Grow
With clean books, clear reports, and a tax specialist who also understands lending, you stop guessing and start deciding. Hire someone. Buy a property. Secure a business loan. You'll have the numbers and the advice to move with confidence.
Principal — Accounting, Taxation & Finance
Fellow of the National Tax & Accountants' Association. Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia. Bachelor of Business from UTS. I established Sydney CBD Taxation Services because small businesses deserve the same depth of expertise the big firms reserve for their top-tier clients — without the big-firm price tag or the revolving door of staff. I handle accounting, taxation, and finance personally. One relationship, one person who knows your numbers, and direct access whenever you need it.
Not a firm. Not a franchise. One senior specialist who stakes his reputation on every return.
Straight answers before you pick up the phone.
It depends how far behind, but the honest answer is: it's almost certainly fixable, and it's always better to act now than wait. I deal with overdue BAS lodgements every week. I'll assess the damage, prepare and lodge everything, and negotiate with the ATO on penalties. Most clients are fully current within three weeks.
Because at a bigger firm, your file gets delegated to whoever's available — often a graduate. Here, I do the work personally. Every return, every BAS, every phone call. You're not paying for a brand name and a layer of management. You're paying for direct access to a Fellow of both the NTAA and the Taxation Institute who knows your business inside out.
I'm a tax specialist who also arranges finance — home loans, business loans, commercial loans, refinancing, and equipment leasing. The advantage is that I understand your full financial picture. Most brokers see your financials as a snapshot. I see the strategy behind them because I prepared them. That means I can present your position to lenders in the strongest possible way.
Home loans, business loans, commercial loans, refinancing, lines of credit, low-doc loans, construction loans, debt reduction strategies, and vehicle and equipment leasing. I coordinate the finance with your tax position so they support each other — not work at cross purposes.
Yes. I handle company and trust formation, ABN and GST registration, ASIC lodgements, and ongoing corporate secretarial work including maintaining company registers. I'll advise on the right entity structure for your situation and set everything up properly from day one.
Absolutely. I handle accountant transitions regularly. I'll contact your current accountant, arrange the transfer of your records, and make sure nothing is missed in the handover. Most transitions are done within two weeks and you don't have to manage any of it.
Right in the Sydney CBD. If you want to meet in person, you can. If you prefer phone or email, that works too. Most of my clients are in Sydney but I work with businesses across NSW and beyond — location doesn't limit the service.
You tell me what's going on — your tax situation, your accounting needs, any finance requirements. I ask a few questions, tell you exactly what I'd do, and give you a clear quote. Takes about 20 minutes. No obligation, no pressure. If I'm not the right fit, I'll tell you — and point you to someone who is.
Level 1, 104 Bathurst Street
Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 9267 1077
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5:30pm
