More Than Just
Tax Returns

Proactive accounting, strategic advice, and genuine partnership for individuals and businesses on the Sunshine Coast.

We help you make better financial and business decisions throughout the year - not just at tax time.

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Our Core Services

Comprehensive financial services tailored to individuals, investors, business owners, and SMSF trustees.

Individual Tax Returns

Maximise your deductions and ensure full compliance with personalised tax return preparation.

Business Tax Returns

Expert preparation for companies, partnerships, and sole traders across all industries.

SMSF Tax & Compliance

Specialist self-managed super fund administration, auditing, and compliance services.

BAS & GST Services

Timely and accurate BAS lodgements to keep your business compliant and cash flow optimised.

Bookkeeping Support

Keep your financial records in perfect order with comprehensive bookkeeping tailored to your needs.

Business Advisory

Strategic guidance on growth, risk management, and operational improvement for your business.

Structures & Restructuring

Company formation, trusts, family groups, and tax-effective business restructuring.

Tax Planning & Strategy

Proactive strategies to minimise your tax liability and maximise wealth throughout the year.

Risk & Compliance Reviews

Identify risks, strengthen governance, and ensure your business meets all regulatory requirements.

Why We're Different

Many accountants focus primarily on preparing tax returns. We take a broader advisory approach.

Tax Agent expertise combined with finance, audit and risk management experience
Strategic advice, not just compliance
Practical business insights gained from working with businesses across multiple industries
A focus on identifying opportunities, managing risk and improving outcomes
Personalised service from experienced professionals rather than being passed between junior staff members

Our goal is not simply to lodge your tax return - we help you make better financial and business decisions throughout the year.

How We Work

Proactive, Not Reactive

Rather than only hearing from us at tax time, we work with clients throughout the year to identify tax planning opportunities, address potential issues early, and support important business decisions before they become costly problems.

SMSF and Structuring Expertise

We assist clients with:

Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)
Business structures
Trusts and family groups
Business establishment and restructuring
Tax-effective planning strategies

Practical Advice

We focus on advice that is understandable and actionable. Whether you're an individual, investor, business owner or SMSF trustee, we explain your options clearly and help you implement the best solution.

Long-Term Relationships

We see ourselves as part of your advisory team. Our aim is to build long-term relationships based on trust, responsiveness and ongoing support - not just annual compliance work.

Your Senior Accountant

Yen Ching

Senior Accountant & Registered Tax Agent

Yen holds a Master of Professional Accounting, a Master of Applied Finance, a Diploma of Financial Planning, and has over 20 years of experience spanning taxation, accounting, internal audit, risk management, business advisory, finance, and commercial operations. IPA registered.

Partner and Manager at Tax Store Australia since 2019

Tax planning, tax compliance, business structuring and advisory

Internal Audit roles for Australian businesses

SMSF, trust and business audit experience

Risk management and governance expertise

Experience across small business, property investors, companies, trusts and SMSFs

What Our Clients Say

"My husband and I just had our tax done this morning from Chris as we live around the corner. It was so quick and easy - cannot recommend them highly enough."

Ellie Page

Sunshine Coast Resident

"Surfside Accounting are brilliant. Definitely recommend the team for all accounting work and advice."

JC Plumbing & Gas

Sunshine Coast Local Business

"Fantastic service from Chris, even when we get the days mixed up for appointments. I would absolutely recommend this company for all your accounting needs."

Debbi Cavanagh

Client

"Great relaxed service and a great understanding of individual circumstance. Everybody's financial situation is different - Surfside Accountants are on the money."

DJ Lance Halls