Accountant, bookkeeper and tax agent for Gold Coast
One team for your tax return, bookkeeping and BAS. Top Accountants is a CPA-qualified Registered Tax Agent based in Docklands, Melbourne, working with Gold Coast individuals and businesses online.
- Registered Tax Agent 25377345
- Registered ASIC Agent 38112
- CPA qualified
- Certified Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks Advisors
- 15+ years’ experience
Accounting, bookkeeping and tax for Gold Coast
- Tax returns for employees, sole traders, companies and trusts
- Bookkeeping in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks, from $495/month
- BAS & IAS, payroll, STP and Payday Super
- Company set-up, tax planning and ATO letters
Gold Coast’s economy
The Gold Coast is Queensland’s second-largest city. Tourism and hospitality, construction, health care (Gold Coast University Hospital), education (Griffith University and Bond University), sport and events, and a very large number of small businesses and sole traders drive the local economy.
Payroll tax for Gold Coast employers
The Gold Coast is not one of the areas that count as “regional Queensland” for the payroll tax regional discount (those are Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs–Maranoa, Mackay–Isaac–Whitsunday, Queensland–Outback, Townsville and Wide Bay). The Gold Coast employers pay the standard 4.75% (4.95% above $6.5 million) on wages over the $1.3 million threshold.
Zone tax offset and Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is not in an ATO zone, so the zone tax offset doesn’t apply.
Holiday and short-stay rentals
Many Gold Coast investors rent property on a short-stay basis. Deductions are limited to the periods the property is rented or genuinely available for rent, and you can’t claim for time you, family or friends use it for free. See our holiday rental guide.
Events and seasonal staff
Major events and peak holiday periods mean surges in casual staff. Each new employee needs a TFN declaration and super fund details, and with Payday Super their super must reach the fund within 7 business days of each payday (new employees have some extra time).
Sole traders and tradies
For businesses with aggregated turnover under $10 million, the $20,000 instant asset write-off is now permanent from 1 July 2026, per asset. Assets costing $20,000 or more go into the small business pool.
How we work with Gold Coast clients
We don’t have a Gold Coast office. Top Accountants is based in Docklands, Melbourne. Documents come through our secure upload page, you sign electronically, and we meet by phone or video. The Gold Coast doesn’t use daylight saving: our 9am–5pm (Melbourne time) is 8am–4pm there from October to April.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Gold Coast?
No. Our only office is in Docklands, Melbourne. We work with Gold Coast clients online, by phone and by video call.
Does the regional payroll tax rate apply in Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast is not one of the areas that count as “regional Queensland” for the payroll tax regional discount (those are Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs–Maranoa, Mackay–Isaac–Whitsunday, Queensland–Outback, Townsville and Wide Bay).
Can Gold Coast residents claim the zone tax offset?
The Gold Coast is not in an ATO zone, so the zone tax offset doesn’t apply. It depends on your usual place of residence.
Holiday and short-stay rentals: what should I know?
Many Gold Coast investors rent property on a short-stay basis. Deductions are limited to the periods the property is rented or genuinely available for rent, and you can’t claim for time you, family or friends use it for free. See our holiday rental guide.
How much do you charge?
Tax returns from $245, BAS from $295 for established businesses ($145 for rideshare and taxi drivers) and bookkeeping from $495 a month, confirmed in a written fixed-fee quote.
Sources
Payroll tax rates and thresholds (payrolltax.gov.au) · QRO: regional discount · ATO: instant asset write-off. General information only, checked 23 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the relevant agency or ask us about your situation.
Talk to a Registered Tax Agent
Free 15-minute call, then a written fixed-fee quote within 1 business day. Online, Australia-wide.