St Clair
Accountants for St Clair
St Clair is mostly families, and a lot of them work in the warehouses, depots and yards along Mamre Road and in Erskine Park, or run a trade or a small business on the side. We help St Clair households get their returns right, start the side business properly, and keep the ATO from becoming a surprise, from our Penrith office with published fees.
- Nearest office: Suite 2, Level 3, 50 Belmore Street, Penrith
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
- Chartered Accountants · Xero Platinum Partner · since 1982
What we see from St Clair clients
Driving, warehousing or shift work
Truck drivers, forklift operators and shift workers have deductions and allowances that are easy to get wrong: meal and travel allowances, logbooks, uniforms, licences. We go through what you can and can’t claim so the return holds up if the ATO asks.
A side business on top of your job
An ABN, a ute and a few weekend jobs, or an online shop that’s starting to take off. We sort out the ABN, when GST registration kicks in at $75,000 turnover, and how much to set aside, from $80 + GST a month for sole traders.
Upgrading and keeping the old house as a rental
Moving to a bigger place and renting out the first home is common in St Clair. Getting the timing and the capital gains tax rules right on the old house can be worth a lot of money, so it’s worth talking to us before you move, not after.
An ATO debt you weren’t expecting
A previous accountant who didn’t lodge, a BAS that was never paid, or a bill you didn’t see coming. We pull your ATO records, tell you exactly where you stand, and set up a plan.
What we do
Business tax and accounting
Financial statements, company and trust returns, BAS, payroll and STP. Fixed packages from $80 + GST a month for sole traders and $330 + GST a month for companies and trusts.
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Bookkeeping
Weekly bookkeeping in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks from $90 + GST a week. Judge Accountants is a Xero Platinum Partner.
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Personal tax returns
Individual returns from $285 + GST, including rental properties, shares and managed funds.
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Self-managed super
Setup, annual accounts, audit and tax from $295 + GST a month, with an SMSF Specialist on the team.
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Lending
Home, investment, commercial and SMSF loans through Judge Lending, with your accountant involved.
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Financial planning
Retirement, super and investment advice through Clarity Wealth, working alongside your accountant.
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Who we work with in St Clair
Transport and logistics workers, tradies, nurses, teachers and shift workers, home-based and side businesses, and families with their first investment property. We also look after clients in Erskine Park, Colyton, Oxley Park, Mount Druitt and St Marys.
Getting to us
Our Penrith office is at Suite 2, Level 3, 50 Belmore Street, a few minutes’ walk from Penrith station. For parking, Westfield Penrith and the Soper Place car park are both a short walk, or tell us when you book and we’ll reserve a spot for you in the building. Plenty of St Clair clients never come in at all and work with us by phone, video and the client portal.
What’s different about Judge
You know the price first.
Fees published since 2014, no hourly meter, no surprise invoice for a phone call.
A real tax planning meeting, every year.
A sit-down before 30 June with your numbers modelled and a written plan, while there’s still time to act.
We take the time to make it make sense.
Advice comes with the reasoning, in plain English. You’ll be taken seriously, whatever your situation.
The same accountant, every year.
You keep the chartered accountant you’re assigned, so you never start from scratch with someone new.
No ATO surprises.
We pull your ATO accounts first and tell you exactly where you stand, including any debt you didn’t know about.
A local family firm since 1982.
Llewellyn Judge started the practice in Penrith in 1982; Barclay Judge has run it since 2014.
How it works
- Book a free consultation, up to an hour, in Penrith, in Richmond or by video. Bring last year’s return and your current software login if you have one.
- We quote a fixed fee and send an engagement letter the same week.
- We set up or tidy up your software and take over lodgements with the ATO.
- We meet before 30 June every year to plan the tax year ahead.
What clients say
“The team at Judge Accountants is simply exceptional. They've helped us start and run our business, buy our next family home, sort out our tax returns and everything in between. We trust Judge Accountants with every financial endeavour.”
James Moloney, Director, Anomolous Pty Ltd
“Love working with Judge Accountants. As a sole trader, it's important to find an accountant that can work with you as part of your team to help you grow. They've been very patient with me, teaching me how to use Xero, and they're proactive rather than old-school reactive.”
Anne Barratt, Empowering Health
“Judge Accountants has been providing my family and business with tax advice for 30 years. This family business has always provided honest quality advice.”
Ross Curran, Ross Electrics
“The team is honest, accurate and understanding. My personal situation was quite complex; however, I was extremely satisfied with their advice and ability to explain issues clearly and concisely. I left their office in a much better position than where I started.”
Daniel Allam, Penrith
Frequently asked questions
I’m a truck driver. What can I claim?
It depends on how you’re paid and what your employer covers. Common claims include meals and accommodation on overnight trips where you get an allowance, licences and medicals, and logbook-backed vehicle costs if you use your own vehicle. We go through your payslips and allowances line by line.
Do I need a fancy accountant just for a tax return?
No, but a good one pays for itself. Individual returns start at $285 + GST, and we look for what you’re entitled to rather than just entering the payment summary.
How much does an accountant cost if I live in St Clair?
Our fees are published and the same wherever you are. A sole-trader package is $80 + GST a month, a company or trust compliance package is $330 + GST a month, and an individual tax return starts at $285 + GST. Bookkeeping is from $90 + GST a week.
Do I need to come into the office?
No. You can see us in Penrith or Richmond, or work with us entirely by phone, video and the client portal.
Can you take over from my current accountant mid-year?
Yes. We handle the ATO agent nomination and the handover of your file, and we don’t charge for the switch.
Are you registered tax agents?
Yes. Judge Accountants is a registered tax agent (TPB registration 24767487) and a member firm of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Ready to talk?
Book a free consultation of up to an hour, in the office or by video, or just call.
Suite 2, Level 3, 50 Belmore Street, Penrith NSW 2750 · Also at 317 Windsor Street, Richmond · info@judgeaccountants.com.au