Specialist Tax & Accounting for Dentists and Dental Practices.

Expert financial management for Australian dental professionals. From managing GST on cosmetic procedures to high-tech equipment depreciation and 'Associate' payroll tax compliance, we help you protect your practice’s profitability.

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How we can help you

GST Complexity (Cosmetic vs. General)

The Challenge: Unlike GPs, dentists deal with a GST split. General dentistry is GST-free, but cosmetic work (whitening, veneers) is taxable. Misclassifying these can lead to massive ATO penalties and "clawbacks" on your BAS.

The Santoro & Co Solution: We implement automated Xero tracking that separates your GST-free and taxable income at the point of sale, ensuring your BAS is 100% accurate every quarter.

High-CapEx Technology Cycles

The Challenge: Intraoral scanners, 3D printers, and CBCT machines are massive investments. Without a strategic depreciation plan, you’re missing out on the "Instant Asset Write-off" or "Small Business Restructure" benefits.

The Santoro & Co Solution: We plan your equipment purchases before June 30, utilising "Temporary Full Expensing" or lease-to-buy strategies that preserve your cash flow while maximising tax relief.

Asset Exposure & Private Practice Liability

The Challenge: Many dental practices use "Associate" models that are currently under the microscope for Payroll Tax. If your "Service Fees" aren't structured correctly, you are a sitting duck for a state revenue audit.

The Santoro & Co Solution: We conduct "Contract Health Checks" to ensure your Associate agreements meet the 2026 "Tenant Doctor" style benchmarks, shielding your clinic from backdated payroll tax.

Tax Deductions for Dentists

Specialist Tax Deductions for Dentists

  • ADA & Specialty Fees: 100% claimable for Australian Dental Association (ADA) fees, AHPRA, and specialty boards (e.g., Orthodontics, Endodontics).

  • Dental Equipment & Tech: Immediate write-off for tools under $300 (handpieces, mirrors) and strategic depreciation for dental chairs, X-ray units, and CAD/CAM tech.

  • Clinical Supplies: Deductions for all consumables, including resins, bonding agents, and PPE.

  • Specialised Clothing: Claims for dental scrubs, lab coats, and protective eyewear/face shields, including laundry costs.

  • CPD & Self-Education: Travel, registration, and accommodation for ADA Congress or hands-on clinical workshops (e.g., implantology or Invisalign accreditation).

  • Professional Indemnity: Deductible premiums for dental-specific insurers like Guild or Bupa

Testimonials

  • The team are always helpful and happy to answer any questions or issues we have. I wouldn't go anywhere else for our accounting needs as these guys do it all and do it well.

    Vince S.

  • My name is Tony I am a director of two companies . I engaged Santoro & Co 15 years ago to manage my financial affairs , superannuation and tax reporting. I have been in business for more than 40 years and have experience with other accounting firms. Santoro & Co have been exceptional in their accounting practices . They are client focused , competent , efficient and very nice to to work with. I am very confident and more than happy to recommend Santoro & Co as an accounting practice .

    Tony S.

  • I have been with Santoro & Co for 20 years since then I was very happy with the services, tax returns and the professional advice when I need it. Thank to Mario ,the management and Simon for the assistance and for everything and I strongly recommend them for tax management .

    Dr Mohsen G.

  • We moved to Santoro & Co some years ago to have them manage our personal tax and our SMSF. It turns out to have been a very wise decision. Santoro & Co have always managed our financial affairs in a timely and professional manner and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

    David C.

  • Reliable, timely and professional service.

    Adriana G.

  • I have been a client of Santoro and Co for decades and have always found them to be consistently attentive to my questions and information that I require. In recent years when I have a private financial advisor, the transfer if information between them has been seamless. The accountant who looks after me, Simon Grieco, is a great example of the provider of the kind of service that I have come to rely on.

    Dr Carmella L.

  • I would like to express my appreciation to Santoro & co for their team in providing us with an excellent level of service in the past eleven years. The staff at Santoro are always helpful to us especially, Mario & Simon Grieco. I would like to compliment all their staff for their professionalism and assisting us in a timely manner . I would not hesitate to recommend Santoro & Co to anyone who wants their accounts done professionally.

    Arsenios L.

  • My wife and I have been dealing with Simon and Santoro & Co for over 7 Years. We have always been impressed by the level of expertise,professionalism and efficiency in their response time. We have in the past and will always refer family and friends to Simon and Santoro & Co for their accounting needs.

    Stefano & Carla M.

  • Fast, reliable and honest service from the team at Santoro & Co

    Victoria S.

  • Very much valued Simon’s assistance and insight for personal tax matters. No question was too simple or difficult for him and he balances professionalism with having your best interests at heart. Would recommend Simon and the team at Santoro & Co.

    Luca C.

  • Santoro & Co have been fantastic with helping us set up our business structure and helping us with our yearly taxes. Simon has explained our tax obligations as we have started our own small business and transitioning from sole trader to a company. Communication was great, Simon responded very quickly and was available and happy to answer any of our questions. Highly recommend!

    Daniel & Linda L.

  • Simon is fantastic, always available to help us and answer any questions when needed! Extremely helpful and nothing is a problem. Highly recommend.

    Karly & Brad S.

  • I have been dealing with Simon from Santoro & Co for the past 5 years. Simon is very thorough, pro-active and all in all, great to deal with.

    Vince I.

  • Santoro & Co have been looking after my business and private accounting affairs for a number of years now. The staff in general are most polite and caring. Mario and Simon in particular have always been responsive to my requests and available to assist with all my accounting needs whether it be matters concerning my accounts, staff, tax and even assisting me with my lending needs. They care about their clients and provide guidance and advice when required. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

    Rosa P.

  • Simon Greico has been looking after our personal finances for many years now. He is efficient, reliable, and is always there to answer any questions we have with the utmost professionalism. We will continue to recommend Simon and Santoro & Co.

    Adriana & Frank P.

  • Simon and the Santoro & Co team have been invaluable in helping to set up and run our business’ accounting needs. We have absolute peace of mind knowing that our bookkeeping, payroll and taxation is taken care of by Simon and the team, which allows us to spend more time working on the business. We highly recommend the Santoro & Co team and their services.

    Domenic & Sara R

  • Simon has been looking after my personal and business taxes for the past 4 years. In this time, he has been extremely responsive, honest and thorough with every question I have asked and any document I’ve given him to review. I highly recommend Simon and his services.

    Sebastian P.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • No. Most general dental services are GST-free. However, purely cosmetic procedures (like teeth whitening) usually attract GST. We help you set up your invoicing system to handle this automatically.

  • Yes. Loupes are considered "tools of trade." If they cost more than $300, we depreciate them; if they are less, you can claim them immediately.

  • This depends on your cash flow. Leasing offers a smaller upfront cost and 100% deductible payments, while buying allows for a large "Instant Asset Write-off." We provide a side-by-side comparison for your practice.

  • Following recent rulings, the "flow of funds" is key. If the clinic collects all fees and then pays the dentist, it looks like wages. We help you move toward a model where fees are paid to the dentist directly.

  • Yes. If you work at multiple practices or a hospital in one day, the travel between those sites is fully deductible.