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Etax Accountants

Etax Accountants

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Etax Accountants
4.8

8,683 reviews

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Transparency ?
4.7
Rates and Fees
4.6
Timeliness
4.7

 AI reviews summary 

Etax Accountants generally receives high praise for its digital interface and accessibility, though a segment of long-term users has recently flagged a significant decline in professional support and accuracy. While most users value the speed and simplicity of the platform, those with complex tax affairs or those requiring direct communication report substantial difficulties.

Pros
User-Friendly Interface: The platform is frequently described as intuitive, clear, and easy to navigate, making it accessible for "tech-reluctant" individuals, seniors, and first-time lodgers.
Efficient Automation: Users highly value the pre-filling of data and the ability to roll over information from previous years, which often allows returns to be completed in under 10 to 30 minutes.
Helpful Guidance: The inclusion of hyperlinks, video tutorials, and industry-specific prompts helps users understand what they can claim and how to fill out various sections.
Convenience and Accessibility: The service is praised for allowing users to complete their tax returns at their own pace from home without the need for face-to-face appointments.
Cons
Communication Breakdowns: A significant recurring complaint involves long delays in responses, receiving generic or automated replies that do not address specific questions, and difficulty reaching a human agent.
Inconsistent Professional Advice: Multiple users report receiving contradictory information from different agents, leading to errors in lodgements, rejected legitimate deductions, or incorrect tax calculations.
Unauthorized Lodgements: Several reviewers flagged a serious issue where returns were lodged with the ATO without their final approval, sometimes containing known errors or missing information.
Fee Transparency: Some users expressed frustration over "hidden" or unexpected fees, such as trust account clearing fees, that were only disclosed at the end of the process.
Verdict

Etax Accountants is a highly effective tool for individuals with straightforward, "stock standard" tax returns who prioritise speed and ease of use. However, for users with complex tax requirements or those who expect personalised professional oversight, the service may be unreliable due to reported inconsistencies in expert support and automated processing errors.

8,683 reviews
5 Laima  · I like when my tax return is prefiled. And could get answers very quickly
5 Raewyn  · Never had a problem with E tax simple format and easy to fill in and can prefill work income details and expenses etc
5 Iris G.  · Quick, easy to follow. Has details from previous year so no need to scramble finding paperwork
5 Kathy  · Have used ETax for many years now. So easy, as all your details are automatically filled in. Questions asked are answered quickly & easily understood.
5 Mark K.  · Very happy nice and easy to complete will use this service next year
5 Bob  · I have asked questions that weren't answered but apart from that, no problems
zac w.
zac w.ACT2 posts
 

What was once a great service has turned into a fast, rushed, tick and flick operation. I've been an Etax customer for many years, so this isn't a first-impression complaint — I've watched the standard drop. My most recent return was handled with what felt like minimal effort and no real attention to detail. Even after speaking with a team leader… Read more

and providing the proper depreciation schedules and deductions, there were still errors holding up the lodgement. Back and forth messaging via their system is archaic, and for the part that appears to be automated it is annoying and nagging at best (nagging to sign or lodge return, without pending questions being responded to). For the rather large cost of poor management of my tax affairs, I think there is definite room to look for a better system or to just lodge myself. After sticking with them for years, I'm fed up. If you're after a rushed job and poor effort, Etax is good for this. If you want your return done accurately by someone who actually looks at your situation, go elsewhere.

Adam D.
Adam D.QLD5 posts
 

Rubbish, they got all my private health insurance wrong even though they claimed it was imported. I tried to reach out and they were adamant it was correct. they said I had no return and had to pay them $85 for the return which they would normally claim out of my return. I ended up doing a comparison directly on ATO and got $1000 return which was… Read more ·  3

checked by an independent tax professional at the shopping center.

Now I wonder how much money I have missed out on because of their laziness.

cgorejones
cgorejonesNSW
 

I found Etax a few years ago and I am loyal to them because of their excellent service and decent returns. They make a notable effort to achieve the very best results for their customers. Show reply

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Marlon A.
Marlon A.
 

Hi good afternoon i recommend etax accountant it is excellent snd very reliable yhank you Show reply

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Joanne McClutchie
Joanne McClutchieWA
 

Been with etax for a few years now they have been very helpful and efficient Show reply

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Claude D.
Claude D.QLD
 

No I haven't got enough to know say n talk about im sorry Show reply

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Corey R
Corey R
 

Very easy to do my tax this year thanks kindly from Corey Show reply

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sue fitton
sue fittonNSW2 posts
 

I find this process with Etax very easy. Not stressful at all Thankyou Show reply

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Debbie
DebbieWA
 

Quick, easy to understand and it only took me a short time to complete.

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Latest follow-ups

Michael O.
Michael O.VIC3 posts
 

My review – I was happy but I expect I will owe tax. Show 4 replies

 Follow-up  · I'm very pleased that I now expect a small refund instead of having to play additional tax.

Peter M.
Peter M.
 

Very convenient and easy would recommend easy to navigate, recommended to family and friends Show reply

 Follow-up  · What's else to say but great.................................

Joanne A
Joanne ANSW
 

I have used you for a few years and I know nothing about doing taxes and you always give me good information and help you are really good Show reply

 Follow-up  · The online process was easy and I didn’t try any other services because I liked what you did. I loved that you helped me get more money back you really know your job

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Positive reviews

Matt b
Matt bAustralian Capital Territory
 

Absolutely love using etax every year! Quick and extremely easy to use. Doing my tax is simple and etax has the best help information for when I get a little stuck. Thank you so much to the creator and the ones that keep this great site up and running beautifully. Show reply

Jay .Hollywoood. C.
Jay .Hollywoood. C.VIC
 

Very Professional and for some people this could be a stressful process , but this guys make it easy and straight to the task at hand which is preparing my tax for the past EFY ..5 stars Show reply

Julie
JulieVIC4 posts
 

I have been with Etax Accounts for several years now. I used to hate doing my tax but now it’s all done for me. Wonderful, knowledgeable Company. You would be silly not to try them out. Thanks Etax Show reply

Negative reviews

Mojaveybrandjam
MojaveybrandjamQLD2 posts
 

Scammed me out of $3700+ aud when I didnt even live in Australia for 25+ years and moved back after my nasty childhood I had no control over. Thieving folk for sure.

Mojaveybrandjam
Mojaveybrandjam   

I will correct this when I get what I am owed. Who even wants to work in hospitality

Monét G.
Monét G.QLD2 posts
 

Absolutely disgraceful. I uploaded over $10,000 worth of receipts, including work-related gifts, charitable donations, business contract expenses and other legitimate deductions. Less than 24 hours later, I was told my return had been “reviewed” and was ready to submit. There’s absolutely no way anyone genuinely reviewed that amount of… Read more

documentation in that timeframe. Even more concerning, my refund didn’t change by a single dollar after uploading all of those receipts. So what exactly was reviewed?

E-tax markets itself on maximising your tax return, but this experience suggests the receipts aren’t even being looked at. If that’s the standard of review, it’s nothing more than a box-ticking exercise.

This isn’t just frustrating—it’s concerning. People, especially business owners, pay for professional expertise because they expect someone to identify legitimate deductions and ensure nothing is missed. If my return was supposedly “reviewed” without any consideration of over $10,000 in supporting documents, it makes me seriously question how many thousands of dollars I’ve potentially missed out on over the years by trusting this service.

A quick turnaround means nothing if it’s rushed and inaccurate. I’d rather wait a week for someone to actually do their job than have my tax return rubber-stamped in less than a day.

I’ll be cancelling this return unless someone competent actually reviews it properly. Based on this experience, I won’t be using E-tax again.

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Ben T.
Ben T.
 

I used etax for the first time. They were ok at first and saod they will take 10% of my tax return. They ended up taking over 80% off it. Don't use this company!!! They will say they will only take so much but then take alot more. Be carful

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Recent reviews

E.M.H.
E.M.H.NSW7 posts
 

Etax Accountants have been a great help again, in helping to fill in my tax return! What seems like a daunting task becomes a manageable one. Details concerning Private Health, for instance, can be completely taken out of one's hands, which is such a help! Thank you again! Show reply

Daveaustralia1
Daveaustralia16 posts
 

Have been going through E-tax for many years. I don’t have much to claim however where possible, the team find extra monies not claimed that are within my rights (where I wouldn’t know) for an extra return. Needless to say, any return is a bonus. And the review system they use is excellent. Show reply

Amanda P.
Amanda P.Victoria4 posts
 

I have used the eTax Accountants online service for my tax returns for several years now. The process is so professional, easy and prompt. I cant fault them and recommend their tax return service to everyone. 10 stars! Show reply

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Amx
Amx
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I do not recommend etax accountants unless it is a simple tax return, ie. lodging individual income tax return. If you're lodging a more complicated tax return that includes investments, side hustles, all done under sole trader ABN, then steer clear. I had to pay a late tax return penalty due to being thrown around by etax accountants and in… Read more

the end being told my tax return was too complicated for them to help with and got a refund on their 'spectacular' service.

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Jenks S
Jenks SVIC18 posts
 

Absolutely gone down hill Accountants are inconsistent and all have a different story in regards to claims. Your return starts off so high and drop 1000percent by the end due to poor knowledge. Better out there

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Donna
DonnaQLD2 posts
 

Easy to navigate with helpful relevant information at every step. E tax is very good at giving hints and tips for industry relevant deductions. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to have a go at doing their tax. Show reply

Tony
TonyNSW
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You could write: ★★★★★ Excellent service – simple, efficient and stress free I have been using Etax Accountants and found the whole process extremely easy, efficient and convenient. The online system is very user-friendly, making it simple to upload documents and provide all the required information without any confusion. The accountants are… Read more ·  1

professional, knowledgeable and communicate clearly throughout the process. Everything is handled efficiently, saving a lot of time compared with traditional tax appointments.

I especially appreciate the convenience of being able to complete my tax return online while still having the reassurance that experienced accountants are reviewing everything carefully.

A reliable, modern and stress-free way to complete your tax return. I would happily recommend Etax Accountants to anyone looking for a simple and professional tax service.

Matthew Janssen
Matthew Janssen2 posts
 

ETAX has handled my income tax account for many years. Every time it has been a most positive experience for me. Very fast, thorough and always most helpful with any problems in filling in the forms. Show 2 replies

Carl Hack
Carl HackWA
 

Straight forward questions and assistance is available where needed, The ability to leave the questionnaire and then log in again back to your last answer is great. I appreciate the immediate response when a section is incomplete Show reply

Briget C
Briget CNSW
 

I have used Etax for a number of years now and it is so easy to living in a rural area means I don’t have to travel anywhere to complete my tax each year I can do it from the comfort of my own home Show reply

David Y.
David Y.VIC
 

One of the best and quick for beginner to lodge their tax return, they proceed fast and are very responsive if need help , I used them time to time for my entire years in Australia Show reply

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