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.







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.
Our Maitland Office
– Visit Us
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

Where To Find Us
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