Does paying for tax advice save money? Only if you’re wealthy
- Written by Youngdeok Lim, Senior Lecturer, Accounting, UNSW Sydney

If you use a tax adviser to complete your income tax return you’re not alone. Australians use tax advisers more than any other nation apart from Italy.
It’s easier, less stressful, gives you confidence the job is being done right and saves time.
But does it save you money? Our research says no – unless you’re one...