Principal-led accounting and tax for farming families and family businesses.
i3accounting is a boutique, principal-led practice supporting small family and farming businesses. We combine compliance with proactive planning, so youre not just meeting obligationsyoure making better decisions with confidence.
Accounting, tax, and advisory—built for real decisions.
i3accounting is intentionally boutique. You get senior-level attention, fast communication, and advice that respects both compliance and the realities of running a business.
Income tax returns, BAS/GST, PAYG, FBT and CGT support—with clear explanations and practical next steps.
Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and performance reporting—so you can make decisions with confidence.
Structures, succession/legacy planning, and practical advice tailored to farming families and agricultural enterprises.
Support for self-managed super funds including compliance and ongoing administration guidance.
Review of sole trader, partnership, company and trust structures—aligned to tax, risk and long-term goals.
Cloud systems, reporting and process improvements to reduce admin and improve visibility across the business.
Who we help.
i3accounting works best with clients who value senior-level advice, cloud-first systems, and clear communication.
This keeps service high-touch and responsiveso youre not passed around.
Broad acre farms, livestock and mixed operationswith advice that respects seasonality, succession, and structure complexity.
- Succession and legacy planning support
- Structure reviews (trusts, companies, partnerships)
- Cash flow planning around seasonal cycles
- Practical reporting for decision-making
Small and family businesses that want clean compliance and proactive guidancenot just year-end accounts.
- BAS/GST and ATO compliance
- Management reporting and KPI clarity
- Tax planning to reduce surprises
- Process improvements to reduce admin
Venues and event businesses with payroll complexity, casual-heavy workforces, and fast-moving operations.
- Payroll and superannuation support
- Cash flow and staffing cost visibility
- Entity and contract considerations
- Quarterly reviews and planning
Packages.
Four clear options, with scope confirmed up-front so expectations are aligned.
Packages are annual engagements and are typically paid monthly.
Fees are based on entity structure, BAS/IAS frequency, transaction volume, and the quality of the underlying bookkeeping/Xero file.
- Structure guidance (sole trader vs company vs trust)
- ABN/TFN/business name + key registrations (GST, PAYG withholding, as required)
- Record-keeping + invoicing foundations (ATO-ready)
- Year 12 tax planning (incl. early losses + non-commercial loss considerations)
- Payroll + super basics (STP setup in Xero if employing)
- Xero-first setup (bank feeds, invoicing, bills, receipt capture)
- Simple KPI set + break-even checkpoint + 90-day plan
New small businesses and new farming ventures that want the setup done correctly from day onestructure, registrations, Xero, and a simple plan for cashflow and tax.
- Designed for new ventures and formalising operationsscope is confirmed up-front.
- Ongoing bookkeeping, BAS lodgements, and complex structuring are quoted separately.
- Entity Income Tax Return
- Annual Accounts
- BAS/IAS preparation and lodgement
- Quick Query Service
Clients who want compliance handled professionally and on time, with access to support for straightforward questions as they arise.
- Fees vary based on entity structure, BAS/IAS frequency, transaction volume, and the quality of the underlying bookkeeping/Xero file.
- Bookkeeping clean-ups, complex transactions, and one-off projects are scoped separately.
- Everything in Taxation Essentials
- Quarterly meetings
- Budgeting & cashflow forecasting
- Year-end tax planning meeting
Established businesses and farming groups who want proactive guidance through the year (not just year-end), with structured check-ins to improve performance and reduce tax surprises.
- Quarterly meetings focus on practical actions: cashflow, profitability, tax estimates.
- Significant advisory projects (restructures, succession planning, major CGT/FBT matters, business sale readiness) are quoted separately.
- Entity Income Tax Return
- Annual Accounts
- BAS/IAS preparation and lodgement
- Tax planning meeting
- Quarterly business meeting + quarterly analysis
- Budgeting & cashflow forecasting
- Quick Query Service
Businesses that want ongoing financial leadershipregular performance review, forward-looking cashflow, and decision support.
- Pricing depends on number of entities, reporting cadence, forecasting complexity, and stakeholder involvement.
- Implementation work (system rebuilds, historical clean-ups, complex restructuring) is scoped separately.
Want a fixed scope and a clear cadence?
Send a short note with your entity type(s), BAS/IAS frequency, and a rough idea of transaction volume. Well respond with the most suitable package and a scoped fee.
Packages are annual engagements and are typically paid monthly.
A practical, senior-led approach.
Youre not just getting a tax return. Youre getting a trusted advisor who helps you interpret the numbers and act on them.
- Clear explanations (no jargon)
- Fast acknowledgement and follow-up
- Advice tailored to family business realities
- Strong compliance standards
We start with context: your structure, goals, cash flow pressures, and what you need from your numbers.
Clean bookkeeping, reliable reporting, and a clear compliance planso decisions are based on accurate information.
Quarterly and year-end reviews to stay ahead: tax planning, equipment decisions, budgeting, and succession considerations.
Frequently asked questions.
A few common questions from new clients.
Yes. A large portion of our clients are broad acre family farms and primary producers. We understand seasonal cash flow, structures, and succession considerations.
No. We handle compliance, but were also focused on advisorybudgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and quarterly reviews.
Yes. Were Xero Certified and work cloud-first to keep reporting timely and decision-ready.
We keep a deliberately limited client base so you get senior-level attention. We acknowledge queries quickly and provide clear, documented advice.
Yes. We can help review and set up structures (company, trust, partnership) and support longer-term planning for family businesses.
Talk to David.
Send a quick note and well respond promptly. If youre a farming family business or an owner-managed SME, include a couple of details and well suggest the best next step.
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