Counting Beans A.F. prepares tax returns from our original office at 8 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East VIC 3135, directly opposite the station precinct. We are registered tax agents, so a return prepared with us is covered by the ATO's tax agent lodgment program, and our accountants work in the same office as our financial advisers and mortgage brokers.
We look after employees, tradies, investors, retirees and small businesses across Ringwood, Heathmont, Croydon, Bayswater, Mitcham and Wantirna. Appointments are in person, by phone or by video, and fees are quoted before we start.
Self-lodging? Have it in by Friday 30 October 2026. Become our client before 31 October and most individuals can lodge as late as 15 May 2027 under the ATO's tax agent lodgment program, with more time to pay any tax owing.
Accounting, advice and lending in one office. A tax return often raises the next question — should I salary sacrifice, is my investment property structured well, is my home loan still competitive? Our accountants can walk you down the hall to a financial adviser licensed under our own AFSL 491754 or a mortgage broker, instead of referring you to another firm.
Understand the scope of your advice. Ask about fees, remuneration and any product limitations before proceeding. Read our Financial Services Guide.
Convenient and transparent. Three minutes from Ringwood East station, free parking on Railway Avenue, remote appointments if you prefer, and fixed fees on our pricing page.
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The ATO pre-fills most income (employer income statements, bank interest, dividends, private health cover). What we can't see is your deductions, so bring:
A printable version is on our resources page.
Address: 8 Railway Ave, Ringwood East VIC 3135
Phone: 03 9870 1477
Email: hello@cbaf.com.au
Parking: Free street parking available along Railway Avenue and nearby streets. Accessible parking spaces available.
Public transport: Ringwood East Railway Station is a 3-minute walk. Bus routes 679 and 688 stop nearby.
Hours
Map and directions on our Ringwood East office page. On the Peninsula? See our Frankston tax accountants.
Our accounting team is led by Dan Merritt, Director – Accountant, with senior accountants Simone Killeen, Jonel Agustin and Chariz Chua. Financial advice and lending are led by Damien Burns, Director – Financial Adviser & Mortgage Broker. Meet everyone on the team page.
Self-lodgers must lodge by 31 October 2026, which is a Saturday this year, so plan for Friday 30 October. If you are on our client list before 31 October, most individuals get until 15 May 2027 under the ATO tax agent lodgment program (conditions apply based on your lodgment history).
Fees are listed on our pricing page and confirmed before we start. A standard individual return is a fixed fee; returns with rental properties, investments, crypto or business income are priced on the schedules involved. Tax agent fees are tax-deductible in the following year.
We are at 8 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East VIC 3135, a three-minute walk from Ringwood East railway station. Free street parking is available on Railway Avenue and nearby streets, including accessible spaces. Bus routes 679 and 688 stop nearby on Maroondah Highway.
Yes. We collect documents through a secure portal, meet by phone or video, and you sign electronically. In-person appointments at Ringwood East are available Tuesday and Friday 9:30am to 5pm and Wednesday by appointment.
Yes, and it is more common than people think. We retrieve your ATO pre-fill data for each year, prepare the outstanding returns together, and where penalties have been applied we request remission on your behalf. Bringing overdue returns up to date is also required before the tax agent extension can apply to the current year.
Ringwood East, Ringwood, Ringwood North, Heathmont, Croydon, Croydon Hills, Warranwood, Kilsyth, Bayswater, Mitcham, Vermont, Wantirna and the wider Maroondah and Yarra Ranges area. Clients further afield are welcome to work with us remotely.
General information only. Lodgment and payment due dates under the ATO tax agent lodgment program depend on your lodgment history and return type; we confirm your dates when you become a client. Counting Beans A.F. Pty Ltd — AFSL 491754.
Accounting, financial advice and mortgage broking from two Victorian offices.
