Specialist Tax & Accounting for Anaesthetists in Australia

Navigating the complexities of multi-hospital billings, private practice structures, and ANZCA-specific deductions.

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Payroll Tax & 'Thomas and Naaz'

The Challenge: State revenue offices are aggressively targeting GP service fees. If your contracts aren't water-tight, you risk massive backdated payroll tax liabilities on your independent contractors.

The Santoro Solution: We conduct "Contract Health Checks" to ensure your flow of funds and service agreements support a genuine principal-and-independent-contractor relationship.

Bulk Billing & Incentive Planning

The Challenge: Navigating the new 2026 Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) while maintaining profitability. Reconciling complex Medicare data with private patient fees is a drain on your time.

The Santoro Solution: We provide advanced cash-flow forecasting to help you decide when to bulk bill and when to move to a mixed-billing model to ensure your practice remains viable.

The 'Tenant Doctor' Structure

The Challenge: Moving from a "subcontractor" model to a "Tenant Doctor" model is legally complex but necessary for asset protection and tax efficiency in the current climate.

The Santoro Solution: We help you implement legitimate Service Trusts and "Tenant Doctor" arrangements that satisfy ATO PSI guidelines while protecting your personal assets.

Specialist Tax Deductions for GPs

  • College & Board Fees: Full claims for RACGP or ACRRM memberships, and your annual AHPRA registration.

  • Medical Equipment: Immediate write-offs for items under $300 (stethoscopes, otoscopes, thermometers) and depreciation for higher-cost diagnostic tools and practice furniture.

  • Specialised Clothing: Purchase and laundry costs for protective scrubs, lab coats, or branded uniforms (not general business attire).

  • Professional Indemnity: 100% deductible premiums for Avant, MIPS, or MDA National.

  • Self-Education & CPD: Travel, accommodation, and registration for clinical workshops and conferences essential for maintaining your VR status.

  • Home Office: Claims for the work-related portion of internet, phone, and home office running costs if you perform telehealth or administrative duties from home.

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

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

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  • Yes. If you work at multiple practices or visit aged care facilities in a single day, the travel between those sites is fully deductible. Standard commuting from home to your primary clinic is generally not.

  • By establishing a clear "facilities and support" relationship where the doctor receives patient fees directly (rather than the practice collecting and remitting them), you significantly reduce the risk of being deemed an "employee" for payroll tax.

  • If you operate through a company or trust, the PSI rules usually mean your income is taxed as personal income. However, we can help you structure "Service Entities" to legally manage practice overheads and split non-PSI income where appropriate.

  • Usually, yes. If the exams are necessary to maintain your current employment or lead to an increase in income in your current role, they are a legitimate self-education deduction.

  • These payments are taxable business income. We help you track these separate streams to ensure your BAS is accurate and you aren't overpaying on GST for non-exempt services.