This is my clients FINAL tax return; can I claim the tax agent fees for preparing the 2025 tax return on the actual 2025 tax return as a deduction?
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Hi @Scut
No, you can't claim the tax agent fees for preparing the 2025 tax return as a deduction on the 2025 tax return itself. The cost was incurred in the 2026 financial year and cannot be claimed in 2025.
Since this is your client's final tax return, the tax agent fees for preparing the 2025 return would be incurred in the 2026 financial year when you invoice for or complete the work. These fees would need to be claimed in a 2026 tax return if your client were to lodge one.
For more information about what costs you can claim for managing tax affairs, visit the ATO website section on cost of managing tax affairs.
Thank you :-)
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