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Deceased Estate Tax Returns – Maitland, NSW

Lodging a Deceased Estate Tax Return

When someone passes away, finalising their tax affairs is an important part of the estate process.
At Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners in East Maitland, we provide expert support for:
  • Final individual tax returns (date of death return)
  • Deceased estate income tax returns
  • Ongoing estate or trust tax obligations
  • Capital gains tax, investment income, and super payouts
  • Liaising with solicitors, executors, and the ATO
We handle the technical work — with professionalism and empathy during a difficult time.
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What’s Required After Death?

  • Lodge a final individual tax return (up to date of death)
  • Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) for the estate (if required)
  • Report ongoing estate income (e.g. rent, interest, dividends)
  • Manage CGT events (sale of property, shares, or business assets)
  • Complete annual estate trust tax returns (if applicable)
  • Work with lawyers and executors to meet ATO obligations
  • Ensure accurate distribution to beneficiaries

Why Choose Bottrell for Deceased Estate Tax Returns?

Experienced in complex estate taxation matters

Local Maitland-based team — face-to-face or virtual consults

Registered Tax Agents & Chartered Accountants

Coordination with your solicitor or estate lawyer

Sensitive, clear communication for families & executors

Trusted estate tax advisors for Maitland since 2010

Who We Assist

We work with:
  • Executors of wills
  • Legal personal representatives
  • Solicitors managing probate & estates
  • Family members or next of kin
  • Beneficiaries with tax queries
  • Trustees of testamentary trusts
  • Superannuation death benefit recipients

Estate Tax Services We Offer

  • Final tax return (date of death return)
  • Deceased estate tax file number application
  • Income tax return for deceased estate (trust return)
  • Estate income reconciliation (dividends, rent, bank interest)
  • CGT calculations on sale of estate assets
  • Superannuation death benefit reporting
  • PAYG & tax variation requests for beneficiaries
  • Liaison with ATO and legal representatives

Ongoing Estate Income or Trust Tax Returns

Where an estate:
  • Remains open longer than 12 months
  • Holds income-generating assets
  • Has not yet been fully distributed
…it must lodge annual trust tax returns. We prepare and manage this on your behalf.

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Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:

  • Office: 93 Lawes St, East Maitland, NSW, 2323
  • Phone: 0249336888
  • Email: maitland@bottrellaccounting.com.a
  • Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
 
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Need help lodging final or estate tax returns? Speak with our Maitland-based team for expert support today.