Fee From Refund: How Does It Work?

At tax time, we all need things to be as simple and stress-free as possible. This is why so many Australians come to H&R Block to get their returns done quickly, easily and with the largest possible refund. Our tax consultants know the best ways to legitimately minimise the tax you have to pay each year.

To make the deal even sweeter, when you do your tax return through H&R Block  you're eligible for our Fee From Refund service – making the whole process even easier!

What is the H&R Block Fee From Refund service?

When you use an accountant to process your tax return, the fee you pay your accountant is tax deductible when you do your return the following year. To make things even easier for you, and to eliminate the need for you to make a payment to H&R Block, we'll actually take the fee for doing your return out of your refund when it comes back from the ATO before forwarding it on to you.

This service is available to all H&R Block customers, whether you're completing your tax return in office or online with one of our experienced tax consultants, or choosing to do an Online Tax Express Return. It's all covered. Eligibility criteria applies. 

Why should I do Fee From Refund?

One of the best things about Fee From Refund is that it's tax deductible - you can claim the fee on next year's tax return!

It also means that:

•  You don't pay us – we'll take the fee out of your refund once the ATO processes your tax return
•  You get the highest possible refund – our expert consultants are the best in the industry.

Who is eligible for Fee From Refund?

To be eligible for Fee From Refund, you must:

• Be receiving a tax refund from the ATO.
• The refund must be sufficient to cover all applicable fees, including any additional charges for services such as Fee From Refund on Spouse (if applicable)
• Have no outstanding debts, garnishments, or previous refunds redirected to other government departments

These checks ensure the refund will not be delayed or reduced, thereby guaranteeing the availability of funds to cover the service fees. If you don’t meet these criteria, you’ll need to pay our fee upfront before we can lodge your return.

What if I don't get a refund?

In some cases, you might actually end up owing money to the ATO and will receive a bill once your tax return has been processed, rather than a refund. If that happens, you'll be able to settle the fee with H&R Block for your tax return through a standard payment. If you do receive a bill from the ATO, speak to  your tax consultant and, if necessary, they will work together with you and the ATO to help you figure out a satisfactory payment plan.

Still have some questions about H&R Block's Fee From Refund service, and how it will help you when you do your next tax return?

Talk to H&R Block. Our experienced tax consultants will be able to help. Call 13 23 25 for details or find your nearest office and  book an appointment  online.