- Sign in
- Write a review
E-Lodge
Ismail I.South East Queensland, QLD
Hopeless
I did my return on the 9th of July and asked a question on the same day. I got response on.the 19th of July then got my return cancelled. I wouldn't recommend doing it through these guys!!
StickypossunSouth East Queensland, QLD
Suddenly sent a bill
I have used e-lodge for a couple of years and been statisfied. However I couple of weeks ago I received a bill for $79.90 that was marked 'overdue'. I was very confused and gave them a call to be told they had messed up and given my bank details to the taxation office so I was paid my tax return directly so they did not receive their cut.
I understand they need to be paid for their services but it feels very rude to get an 'overdue' bill nearly a whole year later threatening to deduct the amount from my bank account with just 2 weeks notice. Not once before was I contacted or made aware that I owed money. Very disappointing and rude.
Other Tax Preparation Services
ace1gahSydney
- Verified customer
They got it wrong!
I've used e-lodge for 2 previous years but this year they were a nightmare. Giving incorrect information which meant they removed expenses from my lodge that they shouldn't have. When I questioned it further I was told they had done the right thing until the manager got involved and confirmed I WAS RIGHT to claim this particular thing as an expense. I ended up refusing to allow them to lodge my tax return because I felt they were incompetent.. As if it's not time consuming enough, you expect these people to know what they are doing and not incorrectly advise which then puts you out of pocket.
Find out how E-Lodge compares to other Tax Preparation Services
Know better, choose better.
Poor service, very rude
Lack of communication and staff are beyond rude. They take forever to respond to emails. Don't think they are worth $59.
Not third time lucky
Paid first took 5 days to review probably would have been longer if I didn’t make contact. Making contact was hard enough. This year I’ve done take fee from tax review time was fast guess that’s it though the faster they can get your tax done faster, they get paid well ato has released my fund just waiting for elodge to take fees and transfer let’s see how long this takes it’s been 2 days.
1 comment
C.BlackSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 9 reviews
- 8 likes
Bad Service, no care
Lack of accountability, did not take any consideration for my best interests. Was not assisted or guided to make any claims that were necessary, now I’m paying another accountant to do a better more thorough job.
3 comments
Michelle O.E-Lodge
Having your taxes completed online can, at times, feel less personal. Our website is designed to assist in filing your taxes quickly, and easily. Our tax professionals are here to assist you, contact ...
Read moreus at 1300 ELODGE (356 343) during our business hours so you can be sure you are receiving the highest possible refund. Our knowledge base (https://knowledgebase.elodge.com.au/) can also provide customers with additional assistance, feel free to check it out and leave comments!I spoke with a number of your representatives on a number of occasions before they decided to lodge my tax without me consenting, the then proceeded to tell me to contact the ATO Directly, which I did...
Read more and explained the situation to them, I’m now paying an account to over rude the return you lodged to do a proper job to ensure I am claiming everything I am entitled too, really dissatisfied with all of your responses to my situation and continuous lack of care.Michelle O.E-Lodge
That is concerning to hear, and we apologize if you believe you were mistreated. Our representatives do their best to honor the requests of our customers, however, must stay within ATO guidelines.
OMG!!!! DON'T!!!! Extra hidden costs.
Go to MYGov set up an account and link ATO, I swear!!! They don't do anything they just wack through your tax return without looking at it!! and then charge you!! I forgot I worked for a company for a couple of days I told them that I forgot about one employer, they immediately stopped the process of my tax return that had gone to the ATO already and said…
"That means I will have to unlock your tax return then to allow you to lodge an amended tax return.
Please enter the extra pay summary and resubmit. Our fee for lodging an amended tax return is $34.95, payable by credit card."
Kind regards, [name removed]…. they didn't give me the option what I wanted to do.
it's free to lodge your tax on the MyGov website.
1 comment
Michelle O.E-Lodge
I am sorry you had such a poor experience using Elodge.com. Our customer service team is committed to your satisfaction. Each account is scrutinized for accuracy. If there are not any glaring concerns...
Read more, it is lodged. Unfortunately, it is difficult for us to determine if income statements are not included on the original submission. There is a required fee, from us, if information needs to be updated once the return has been accepted.Jenna
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Rude staffs
Been using elodge for a few years, this year we were assigned to a rude female. Will not use them anymore. Don't be tempted for that cheap price option. They are not just unhelpful, their tone are deceiving. If their advice in messages to us consumer cost money, they can say it upfront, rather than sounding reluctant to answer. Bad experience for me this time, not a chance they will see me returning next year. Anyone get their cancelation payment back perhaps?
Other Tax Preparation Services
MarieGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Horrible
I did my tax through e lodge for the last few years and it seems like every year its getting worse and worse. Its taking them ages to review my tax return or respond to my emails. The tax agent I received an email from is really rude and it seems like she has no idea what she is talking about. This is the last time I'll be using e lodge
Find out how E-Lodge compares to other Tax Preparation Services
Know better, choose better.
Stop and go back on the web page don't do tax with elodge
I just wanna say I'm very disappointed lodged my return on it the 13th it's now the 31st nothing no contact, I can't call them number bizzy been trying to call them all week it's like they disconnect the phones. Don't waste your time trust me even if it was free i would not do my tax again with elodge, you can guaranty that sorry for my spelling.
Terrible
I should have used ETAX they respond within the hour. Current tax with E-Lodge has been in review for 7 days and you can't contact them. The number they provide does not connect and I have been waiting 7 days for email response. First review I have done for anything because I am that annoyed with lack of service!!
worst
My tax has been in review for 7 days, no replies and no emails and wont pick up calls, so slow and pointless. You can just do it directly with ATO website for free instead of paying money for elodge to send it to ATO for you?? Dumbest website ...
Slow to respond
I probably had one of the easiest returns ever. After five days it was still under review!? I emailed and left message on page, they state 1-2 to respond but it all seems very slow. I eventually submitted myself directly through the ATO website and it too no more than five minutes of my time, I should have done this first as they don't charge fees and its just as easy as E-Lodge.
Easy to use, but bad service
Website is okay, easy to use. However, E-lodge doesn't seem try to help me to do the tax, even though all the work has been done by myself (calculation, contact ATO). Highly not recommend.
Other Tax Preparation Services
Unhappy
I have used E-Lodge for a few years now and lodging this time has been the most difficult. In the past I have had no issues, very easy and happy with service. Lodging this year I seem to have been questioned numerous times about my (simple) return and all focusing on the negative.
I understand that certain things need to be followed up but at times I was left wondering if they didn't believe me or were preventing me form getting more back in my return. I had to call once to follow something up and the lady laughed and spoke sarcastically when...
Find out how E-Lodge compares to other Tax Preparation Services
Know better, choose better.
BlackbiroGold Coast
Very poor indeed.
It seems that this industry (electronic tax return lodgement) has some poor players.
There are many negative reviews over quite a few companies.
Elodge fails in communication (I have to do all the communicating), they seem to have trouble forming a file on the taxpayer ("I do not have access to that piece of data", "I cannot see where you have lodged your return" (despite them advising earlier that the return was lodged).
Generally, a poor outfit.
Avoid.
1 comment
Michelle O.E-Lodge
It is disappointing to see a review like this as the E-Lodge team takes all complaints with the utmost seriousness. We seek in all cases to resolve any difficulty a taxpayer may have in using our serv...
Read moreice to prepare their tax. In this situation the taxpayer had previously lodged a tax return through another tax agent and did not declare this, thus causing a rejection of the lodgement from the tax office. We then attempted to resolve the situation as quickly as possible, however the processing of the return was then delayed by the tax office as they had to undertake an audit on the account.Questions & Answers
Brendan C.asked
How long does it usually take from reviewing to accepted
No answers
chezasked
Hi. I’m late lodging 2018 tax return. Will it be ok to do it soon or with 2019?
No answers
Richard Rasked
Hi i am a member and need to file 4 or 5 yrs returns 2007-2010 or so can i do this through this service? Will ATO email me my group certificates for these years?
Thanku
Richard Redding
1 answer
Michelle O.E-Lodge
Hi Richard,
You are able to lodge your individual tax returns electronically through our website from the 2007 tax year onwards. Regarding your payment summaries, if you contact the tax office they will advise you of any payment summaries that they have relevant to the tax years that you wish to lodge. Please phone ATO 13 82 61 or write to GPO Box 9990, in your capital city.
Regards, Glenda
ELodge Taxation Services Australia Pty Ltd
Details
ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ProductReview.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links.
Michelle O.E-Lodge
Hello Gee,
Thank you for choosing Elodge.com.au to complete your tax return. A customer's account is reviewed by our tax professionals, and typically, the turn around is about 1 working day dependi...
Read moreng on the complexity of the return. If your tax professional is required to confirm the entered information, this could lengthen the time it takes to lodge your tax return.