Registered tax agents and accountants based in Stuart Park, serving individuals and businesses across Darwin, Palmerston and the wider Northern Territory for over 15 years.
If you've searched for an "accountant Darwin" or "tax accountant Darwin," you've probably noticed something: a lot of the results are national franchises with a Darwin address bolted on, or accountants based interstate who've never set foot in the Top End. A1 Accounting & Tax Solutions is different — we're a genuinely local practice, based at 135 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park, and every return, BAS and set of accounts we prepare is handled by people who live and work here.
That matters more than it might sound. The Northern Territory has its own quirks that a generic accountant can miss: the remote area tax offsets that apply to Darwin, the FIFO and mining industry arrangements common across the Territory, the wet-season cash flow patterns that hit tourism and hospitality businesses, and the fact that a huge share of NT small businesses are tradies, hospitality operators and sole traders who need practical, plain-English advice rather than jargon.
Whether you're an individual after a straightforward tax return, a sole trader trying to get your BAS sorted, or a growing business that needs proper management reporting and a Virtual CFO's eye on cash flow, we handle it under one roof — no bouncing between a bookkeeper, an accountant and a business advisor who don't talk to each other.
Every service below is delivered locally, by our Stuart Park team — click through for full details and pricing.
From A$149. Fast, accurate returns for salary and wage earners, with every legitimate deduction found — including the NT's remote area offsets many other accountants miss.
Negative gearing, depreciation schedules and CGT for Darwin and Palmerston investment properties — including the 2026-27 negative gearing changes affecting new purchases.
Company, trust and sole trader accounting for NT businesses — annual accounts, tax planning and ATO compliance handled properly, not just at deadline time.
Xero and MYOB bookkeeping so your books are accurate year-round, not reconstructed in a panic every June — includes reconciliations and payroll runs.
On-time quarterly or monthly BAS for Darwin businesses, so you never face ATO penalties for a late lodgement again.
STP Phase 2 compliant payroll and superannuation processing for NT employers of any size, from one casual staff member to a full team.
Strategic guidance for businesses planning growth, restructuring, or navigating a downturn — practical advice, not just compliance.
ASIC company registration handled end-to-end by our registered ASIC agent team — structure advice included, not just the paperwork.
Particularly useful for Darwin's seasonal tourism and hospitality operators managing the gap between wet and dry season trade.
We're a Tax Practitioners Board registered tax agent (25982718) and an ASIC registered agent (55000) — meaning we can legally lodge on your behalf, represent you to the ATO, and take on liability for the advice we give. Not every "accountant" can say that.
No call centres, no rotating staff you've never met. You deal directly with the same Stuart Park-based team every time, who know your history and your business.
We're Xero Certified and work daily in Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks, so we can set your business up properly or clean up an existing file, not just file returns from what you hand us.
Individual returns from A$149, sole trader returns from A$199 — see our full pricing before you book, not after the work's done.
Free, no-obligation — online, by phone, or in person at Stuart Park.
We look at what you actually need, not a one-size-fits-all package.
You know the cost before any work starts — no surprises at invoice time.
Most clients stay with us year after year — we're here beyond just tax time.
The Territory's economy looks different to the southern states — our client base reflects that.
Darwin's economy is shaped by its climate and its geography — a wet season that slows tourism and outdoor trades, a dry season that brings the opposite, a large FIFO and defence workforce, and a construction sector tied to both cyclone recovery work and long-term Territory infrastructure projects. We factor all of that into the advice we give, whether that's timing an asset purchase around cash flow, or making sure a hospitality client's BAS accounts for a genuinely uneven trading year.
Based in Stuart Park, working with clients across Darwin, Palmerston and beyond — in person, by phone, or online.
Individual tax returns start from A$149, sole trader returns from A$199, and business/company accounting is quoted based on complexity. See our full pricing page for a complete breakdown — we never surprise clients with fees they weren't told about upfront.
No — many of our Darwin, Palmerston and NT-wide clients work with us entirely online, via phone, email and our client authorisation form. You're welcome to visit in person if you prefer; walk-ins are welcome during business hours.
We work with clients across Darwin City, Palmerston, Casuarina, Nightcliff, Parap, Fannie Bay, Stuart Park, Coconut Grove, Rapid Creek, and the rural areas including Howard Springs and Humpty Doo — as well as clients further afield across the Territory who work with us remotely.
Yes. We're registered with the Tax Practitioners Board (Tax Agent 25982718) and also hold ASIC Registered Agent status (55000), so we can legally prepare and lodge returns, represent you to the ATO, and handle company registrations on your behalf.
Yes — see our dedicated rental property tax page. We handle negative gearing, depreciation schedules and CGT for NT investment properties, including the changes to negative gearing and CGT that apply to established properties purchased after 12 May 2026.
Yes. We regularly prepare returns for FIFO workers claiming travel and living-away-from-home deductions, and for ADF members at RAAF Base Darwin and Robertson Barracks — including the Medicare levy exemption rules specific to Defence Force service. See our ADF tax guide for details.
