Accountants for Doctors
Specialist accounting for Australian doctors, from hospital registrars to private practice owners.
Doctors have income and tax situations that most accountants rarely see. We work exclusively with medical professionals, so we understand PAYG salary combined with private billing, locum income, CPD deductions, and the structuring decisions that come with running your own practice.
Who We Help
We work with doctors at every stage of their career, including:
Hospital-employed doctors and registrars
Hospital-employed doctors and registrars navigating PAYG income and salary packaging
GPs and specialists in private practice
GPs and specialists in private practice managing business structures and compliance
Doctors with multiple income streams
Doctors with multiple income streams, including locum work, telehealth, and combined hospital and private billing
Wherever you are in your career, our goal is the same: make sure your tax position reflects the complexity of a medical income, not a simplified version of it.
Doctors with investment properties, trusts, or companies
Doctors with investment properties, trusts, or companies who need coordinated tax planning across entities
Challenges
The Accounting Challenges Doctors Face
Multiple income sources, one tax return
Many doctors earn PAYG income from a hospital while also billing privately or picking up locum shifts. Getting this right on a single return takes more than standard tax software.
Deductions that generic accountants miss
Professional registrations, indemnity insurance, CPD courses, medical equipment, and work-related travel all have specific rules for medical professionals that are easy to overlook.
Superannuation and growth planning.
As income grows, so does the value of getting super contributions and tax planning right, particularly around Division 293 and concessional caps.
Timing issues around private billing
Income that arrives in irregular amounts throughout the year can create cash flow and tax timing problems if it is not planned for in advance.
Structuring for private practice.
Deciding between sole trader, company, or trust structures affects your tax position for years, and the right choice depends on your income mix and long-term plans.
Our Tax Accounting Services
We handle the tax side of being a doctor, including
Tax return
preparation
for doctors with PAYG, private billing, or combined income
Tax planning and structuring advice
tailored to your income mix, including personal services income (PSI) considerations and Division 7A guidance where a company structure is involved
BAS and
GST support
if you bill privately
Learn more about what you can claim in our guide to tax deductions for doctors, or read our full tax guide for doctors for a complete overview of how doctor tax works in Australia.
Our Accounting Services
Beyond your annual return, we support the business side of medicine
Business
structure setup
including companies and trusts for private practice
Bookkeeping, cash flow, and profitability advice
for growing practices
ATO and ASIC
compliance
for medical businesses
See our tax planning for doctors guide for strategies on structuring your income for the years ahead.
Why Doctors Need a Specialist Accountant
A generalist accountant can lodge a tax return. What they often cannot do is recognise the patterns specific to medical income.
Generic accountants may not understand how PAYG, private billing, and locum income interact on a single return. They may miss deductions specific to medical professionals, such as registration fees, indemnity insurance, or CPD costs. And when a doctor is ready to move from employee to private practice, a generalist rarely has the experience to advise on the right structure from day one.
Working with a specialist means your accountant has already solved these problems for other doctors, not just for one client at a time.
If you are still comparing your options, our guide to choosing the best accountant for doctors outlines what to look for.
Why Healthcare Accounting
Healthcare Accounting works exclusively with doctors and other medical professionals across Australia. Our team includes registered tax agents with direct experience across hospital, private practice, and mixed-income tax returns.
12+ years
working exclusively with medical professionals
500+ doctors
supported to date
Registered tax agents
with specific experience in medical income structures
Success Stories
See how healthcare professionals across Australia have achieved better tax results, stronger structures and clearer cashflow with our team.
“We appreciated how professional and efficient the whole team was at Healthcare Accounting. They made the process simple and stress-free.”
“Clear communication, fast results, and people who genuinely cared about our outcome. Couldn’t ask for more..”
“I’ve worked with accountants before, but David stands out. He’s responsive, sharp, and always one step ahead..”
Jenifer Cohen
Maria Goncavales
Michael Soveign
