How Tax Falcon Works
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One flat fee, ATO pre-fill included, and every return checked by a certified tax agent before it's lodged. Here's how it works, and which tax return fits your year.
Flat fees from $69 · No hidden extras
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Our Services
Find the Right Tax Return for You
Whatever your year looked like, there's a flat fee option built for it.
Tax Return
Student Tax Return
From $69
For full time students working part time or casually.
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Tax Return
Standard Tax Return
From $88
For most working Australians, including more than one job.
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Tax Return
Sole Trader Tax Return
From $229
For business owners, tradies, freelancers and contractors.
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Tax Return
Investor Tax Return
From $229
For shares, managed funds, crypto and capital gains.
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Tax Return
Property Tax Return
From $229
For rental property owners, negatively or positively geared.
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Have a mix of these? No problem, our sole trader, investor and property returns each cover every applicable schedule under the one flat fee.
The Process
Your Tax Return in 3 Simple Steps
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Step 01
Choose Your Plan
Pick the tax return that matches your year and create your Tax Falcon account.
2
Step 02
Tell Us About Your Year
Answer a few simple questions about your income, work and any other details for the year.
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Step 03
Review and Lodge
Your return is reviewed by a certified tax agent before it's lodged with the ATO.
Still Deciding?
A Couple of Places to Start
Compare All Plans
See every tax return side by side, with what's included in each.
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Read Our FAQs
Answers on pricing, deductions, GST, and the ATO lodgement process.
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FAQs
How Tax Falcon Works: Your Questions Answered
How does Tax Falcon work?
You choose the tax return that fits your year, answer a few simple questions about your income and work, and a registered tax agent reviews your return before it’s lodged with the ATO. Your income is pre-filled from ATO data, so there’s less typing.
How long does it take to lodge a tax return with Tax Falcon?
Most people finish in about 10 minutes. The time depends on how many deductions and income types you have. A simple return takes less time than a return with a business, shares or a rental property.
What do I need to start my tax return?
You need your tax file number, your bank details for the refund, and receipts or records for any deductions you want to claim. Your income details are pre-filled from the ATO. Use our tax return checklist to gather everything first.
What is ATO pre-fill?
ATO pre-fill is income and other data the ATO already holds about you, such as salary from your employer and bank interest. Tax Falcon fills these into your return for you. You still check that everything is correct before it’s lodged.
Who reviews my tax return?
A registered tax agent reviews your return before it’s lodged with the ATO. Our tools help spot missed deductions and mistakes, but a person signs off on it. See Is Tax Falcon legit? to check our registration.
How much does Tax Falcon cost, and what’s included?
Fees are flat and shown before you start: Student tax returns from $69, Standard from $88, and Sole Trader, Investor and Property returns from $229. The fee includes ATO pre-fill and an agent’s review, with no hidden extras. See Pricing.
Which tax return should I choose?
Choose Student if you’re a full-time student working part time or casually. Choose Standard if you’re a working Australian, including with more than one job. Choose Sole Trader, Investor or Property if you have a business, shares, crypto or a rental. See Student, Standard, Sole Trader, Investor and Property.
What if I have more than one type of income?
That’s fine. The Sole Trader, Investor and Property returns each cover every applicable schedule under one flat fee, so you don’t pay extra for adding an income type. If you’re not sure which return to pick, contact our team.
When will I get my refund?
The ATO pays your refund straight into your bank account after your return is lodged and processed. Timing depends on the ATO, so Tax Falcon can’t set the date. Mistakes can slow it down, see common refund mistakes and delays and fast tax refund.
Is my information safe with Tax Falcon?
Yes. Your information is protected with 256-bit encryption, and Tax Falcon is a registered tax agent (TPB licence 26359813) operating under the oversight of the Tax Practitioners Board. Read more on our About us page.
Ready to Get Started?
Pick the plan that fits your year and have it lodged online, checked by a certified tax agent, without setting foot in an office.
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