Introducing The BankLink Service for Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)

“The BankLink Service provides SMSF trustees with solutions to simplify the accounting process – letting trustees spend less time on accounting compliance and more time with their family.”

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To effectively meet the strict compliance requirements for our Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) clients, Prouse Family Accountants has recently implemented The BankLink Service. This will enable us to work more efficiently and accurately with our SMSF clients.

How does it work?

BankLink securely collects electronic copies of your statement information from your bank or financial institution and then delivers this directly to Prouse Family Accountants.

Using BankLink, we can process your transactions and, where additional information is required, request additional information from you.

BankLink benefits for SMSF trustees:

  • Saves time and hassle – you no longer have to send in paper statements .
  • Accurate transactional data for audit purposes
  • Less chance of documentation getting lost or misplaced – by receiving regular transaction information from BankLink, on a monthly basis, we will be able to communicate with you more regularly and collect the paperwork we require.

Is it secure?

The BankLink Service is a totally separate system from internet banking and it does not allow any transactional capabilities on your accounts. You will continue to receive paper bank statements and our practice will simply receive an additional copy.

Your statement information is totally secure, as The BankLink Service complies with the stringent international security requirements of all the major banks and financial institutions.

How to get started

Call the office on 9246 9055 or email: olive@prouse.com.au and we will email you an information pack and a registration form to complete and send to your bank authorising us to receive an electronic copy of your bank statement.

Typically, you will need to allow 2-3 weeks for the BankLink service to be enabled on your business bank accounts.

Office Closed: 16 December to 9 January

 

We’re closing the office from Friday 16 December until Monday 9 January

 

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Prouse Family Accountants has already lodged more than 5000 income tax returns this financial year. Just like previous years, we are closing the office for a couple of weeks to relax, rewind and recharge with family and friends.

Whilst the office is closed we will not be accessing our email or returning phone calls. We will return at 9AM on Monday 9 January 2011.

If we are waiting on information from you to finalise your return then we aim to complete it in January.
Thank you for your referrals

We appreciate our clients and we look forward to working with you again in the coming year. The greatest compliment you can give us is when you refer your friends, family and small business colleagues.

Prouse Family Accountants would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and we hope you make a safe and successful start to 2012!
 

Merry Christmas

Rob Prouse
Prouse Family Accountants

PS: If you need some help getting organised then click here to download our tax return checklist (PDF).

2011 Tax Return Services

From 1 July 2011, Prouse Family Accountants will be able to prepare and electronically lodge individual and business income tax returns for the 2010/11 financial year.From 1 July 2011, Prouse Family Accountants will be able to prepare and electronically lodge individual and business income tax returns for the 2010/11 financial year.

We can prepare income tax returns for:

  • Salary and wage individuals
  • Rental property owners
  • Pensioners and self funded retirees
  • Fly in/Fly out workers
  • Small business owners
  • Sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts
  • Self managed super funds

Call the office on 08 9246 9055 when you are ready to make your appointment.

What time can I make an appointment?

Our Marmion office is open – by appointment – weekdays from 8:30AM until 7:30PM (last appointment at 7PM). On Fridays we are open from 9AM until 5PM and on Saturdays from 9AM until 1PM.

Mobile tax return services are available on weekdays from 9AM until 7PM.

To make an appointment call 08 9246 9055 or email marmion@prouse.com.au and we will telephone you to make an appointment.

What paperwork and information do I need to bring?

In a nutshell, we need to see details of your personal, investment and business income and any details of any expenses you have incurred to receive that income.

Don’t Panic! We have created an income tax return checklist to help you organise your paperwork and give you some guidance on what can and can’t be claimed on your 2011 income tax return.

Click here to download our 2011 tax return checklist [PDF]

Can you come to see me?

Yes. We are pleased to offer mobile tax return services in more than 200 Perth suburbs. Mobile appointments can be made 7 days a week between 9AM and 7PM.

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