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I have a discretionary trust that distributes to two PTY LTD companies and we are currently under ATO review for several late lodgements. All core bookkeeping is done and I have draft financial statements for both the trust and the companies; however, I still need help with three key steps: finalising those statements so they meet ATO-ready standards, lodging the relevant returns through the tax agent portal, and negotiating any penalties or GIC that the review may trigger. Here is the position so far • Draft completed – every balance is already mapped in a working paper file (Excel and Xero). • Supporting documents—bank feeds, loan schedules and distribution minutes—are organised and ready to share in OneDrive. • Time sensitivity—the ATO has issued a review notice with a tight response window. What I need from you 1. Technical polish: verify the draft figures, prepare compliant financial statements and tax returns for the trust and its PTY LTD beneficiaries, and generate all required schedules. 2. Lodgement: use your registered agent access to submit the returns and confirm acceptance. 3. Representation: craft the covering explanation for the late lodgements, communicate with the review officer, and actively pursue a reduction of penalties and GIC where possible. You should already be comfortable working with discretionary trusts, PTY LTD company returns, and ATO reviews. Clear, proactive communication is essential because I want to stay involved and minimise costs by supplying any extra information you request quickly. Deliverables (acceptance criteria) – Final signed financial statements and tax returns (PDF and editable files). – ATO lodgement receipts for each entity. – Copies of all correspondence sent to, and received from, the ATO regarding the review, penalties and GIC. – A brief completion summary noting any follow-up actions. If you have recent wins in reducing ATO penalties, please mention them when you respond. I’m ready to move immediately and will upload the draft files as soon as we agree on scope.
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Hi there, I have thoroughly reviewed your project requirements for ATO Review Trust Return Support and understand the urgency of finalizing financial statements, lodging returns, and negotiating penalties with the ATO. Let's chat and discuss it further. To handle your project, I will start with verifying the draft figures, preparing compliant financial statements and tax returns using Excel and Xero. I will then utilize my registered agent access to submit the returns promptly and engage in effective communication with the review officer to minimize penalties and GIC. The deliverables for this project include final signed financial statements, ATO lodgement receipts, correspondence records with the ATO, and a comprehensive completion summary. Before signing-off my bid, I would like to ask a question, i.e., have you previously engaged in discussions with the ATO regarding the late lodgements? Warm Regards, Aneesa.
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With extensive experience in ATO compliance and financial statement preparation, I understand the urgency of finalizing your trust and PTY LTD companies' statements to meet ATO standards. I have successfully handled similar cases, ensuring accurate financial reporting and smooth lodgement processes. Could you provide more details on the specific penalties or GIC scenarios we might encounter during the ATO review? Regards, CA. Swati Jain, CPA
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I’m ready to review the draft financial statements, supporting schedules, and ATO review notice. Before proceeding, could you please confirm which financial years are currently under ATO review for the discretionary trust and the two Pty Ltd beneficiary companies? Once confirmed, I can align the scope, outstanding lodgements, schedules, and review response to the correct years. I’m available to start immediately and can review the files as soon as they’re uploaded.
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Hi there, I’d be happy to assist with the financial statement and tax-return preparation side of this engagement. I understand the urgency around the ATO review and the need for accurate, well-documented work across the discretionary trust and both Pty Ltd beneficiaries. I can review the existing Excel/Xero working papers, reconcile the draft figures, prepare the required financial statements and tax-return schedules, and organize the supporting documentation for review. For the **ATO lodgement, representation, and penalty/GIC negotiations**, these steps need to be handled by an appropriately registered Australian tax agent with the required ATO access and authority. I can work alongside your registered agent and prepare the financial/tax documentation and supporting explanations they need. I’m comfortable working from Xero, Excel, bank records, loan schedules, distribution minutes, and other supporting documents, with clear communication throughout. Best regards, **Nadarajan Kiruba**
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I noticed you have a well-organized draft and supporting documents ready for your discretionary trust and PTY LTD companies. It sounds like you’re facing a critical situation with the ATO review, and I can help you navigate it efficiently. I understand the urgency of finalizing compliant financial statements and tax returns while minimizing penalties. My approach would involve verifying your figures, preparing all necessary documents, and using my registered agent access to lodge them promptly. I’ll keep communication transparent, ensuring you’re updated throughout the process. In my previous work, I successfully reduced ATO penalties by clearly presenting clients' circumstances, and I’d bring that same dedication to your case. Let’s discuss the scope so we can get started right away. I have done similar work: Sample Customer Management Database
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As a seasoned Accounting and Bookkeeping Professional with extensive experience in taxation and financial reporting, I am confident that I can handle your ATO review and trust return management seamlessly. Over the past 3.5 years, I have consistently proven my ability to navigate complex financial landscapes efficiently, ensuring a high level of accuracy in reconciliation and reporting. In terms of technical competence, I am well-versed in using tax software including Xero, Excel, Tally ERP/Prime, and familiar with generating compliant financial statements and tax returns to meet ATO standards. Having dealt with various audits across different sectors, I understand the importance of detail-oriented work during this ATO review process. Above all, clear and proactive communication is one of my strengths. My approach is always transparent, ensuring that you are constantly involved in decision-making processes to minimize costs as far as possible. Given the time-sensitive nature of your project, I am prepared to prioritize your task and guarantee on-time delivery without compromising quality standards. Lastly, speaking towards one of your desired aspects for a candidate; in line with my commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for clients -I'd like to mention that I have had recent success stories in reducing ATO penalties in similar cases. I'm excited about this potential collaboration and ready to hit the ground running helping reassert compliance into your processes!
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Hello, your ATO review situation is exactly the kind of work where precision, clear communication, and fast turnaround matter. You already have the bookkeeping, working papers, bank feeds, loan schedules, and distribution minutes organised — which means the remaining steps are technical, compliance‑focused, and time‑sensitive. Here’s how I’d handle your case: 1. Technical polish I’ll verify all mapped balances, finalise the trust and company financial statements, prepare compliant tax returns, and generate the required schedules. With your working papers already structured, this step moves quickly. 2. Lodgement Using registered agent access, I’ll lodge each return, confirm acceptance, and ensure the ATO receives everything within the review window. 3. Representation I’ll draft the covering explanation for late lodgements, communicate directly with the review officer, and pursue penalty/GIC reductions. I’ve had recent success achieving partial and full remissions where the taxpayer demonstrated organised records and proactive cooperation — exactly the position you’re in now. Once complete, you’ll receive signed financials, lodged return receipts, all ATO correspondence, and a short summary of follow‑up actions. Would you like me to begin by reviewing the draft statements and working papers so we can move immediately? Looking forward to working with you.
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Hello, I have seen you are looking for an Australian Qualified CPA working in Accounting, Finance and Tax Preparation. I have 7 years of experience as an Accountant, and I will work according to your ATO review, trust and PTY LTD return requirements. Please share more details of your project. Looking forward to your response. Thanks.
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