Tax returns
General tax advice across company & trust structures, new entities and individual requirements — with electronic lodgement done for you.
See what's includedFor more than four decades, Barnard Baudinette & Co has helped individuals and businesses across South Melbourne, Southbank and greater Melbourne navigate tax, super and finance with clear, affordable, friendly advice — the kind only a family practice gives.
On Queensbridge Street by the Yarra — moments from the CBD, the Arts Centre and Crown.
A complete service for your everyday taxation and financial needs — under one trusted roof.
General tax advice across company & trust structures, new entities and individual requirements — with electronic lodgement done for you.
See what's includedSpecialist guidance on self-managed super funds — set-up, registrations, income tax returns and audit requirements, handled with care.
See what's includedFinancial planning and mortgage broking — for pre and post-retirement confidence.
See what's includedDay-to-day books kept accurate and current — bank reconciliations, payroll, BAS and Same Day Super — with accounting-software setup handled for you.
See what's includedBrian Paterson CPA, a registered tax agent and financial planner, commenced an accounting practice in 1980. In 1988 he purchased and merged it under the name Barnard Baudinette & Co, with one goal: to offer accessible, affordable and genuinely personalised service to individuals and businesses alike.
From our office in the heart of Melbourne's Southbank — by the Yarra, a short walk across the river from the CBD — Brian and his friendly team make your taxation and financial needs as stress-free as possible.
You deal with the same approachable people every year. We learn your story and tailor advice to it — never one-size-fits-all.
A CPA-led, registered tax agent practice operating since 1980 — decades of experience standing behind every return we lodge.
Competitive hourly rates and honest conversations about cost up front — so there are no surprises, only solutions.
Checklists, downloads and trusted links to help you prepare for tax time and stay on top of your obligations.
Tax-time checklists and forms for individuals, companies, trusts and self-managed super funds.
View downloadsQuick access to the ATO, ASIC, Centrelink, MYOB and other trusted resources.
Browse linksBAS & IAS guidelines and information on the net medical expense tax offset phase-out.
Read moreWe're at 107 Queensbridge Street, Southbank VIC 3006 — by the Yarra, a short walk across the river from the CBD and close to South Melbourne.
Yes. Brian Paterson (CPA) and Fraser Paterson (IPA member) are both Registered Tax Agents. We prepare and lodge individual tax returns electronically, including rental property schedules. Our 2026 tax return checklist shows what to bring.
Yes. We help set up SMSFs and look after their registrations, annual income tax returns and audit requirements, with ASIC requirements managed on your behalf.
Yes. We prepare and lodge quarterly BAS and PAYG instalment statements, handle Single Touch Payroll and super obligations, and provide bookkeeping for small, medium and large businesses.
We charge competitive hourly rates tailored to the work involved, and discuss fees openly at your first appointment so there are no surprises.
Book online with Brian or Fraser on our Contact page, call (03) 9682 6182, or send us a message and we'll arrange a time.
Whether you’re an individual lodging a return or a business owner planning ahead, Brian, Fraser and the team would be glad to help. Book a meeting at our Southbank office today.