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Freshwater Taxation

Freshwater Taxation

5.0(285 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Freshwater Taxation was founded in 2012 by Sarah. The legal entity is Freshwater Tax Pty Ltd. The business is a boutique practice supported by a small team of experienced professionals. The business operates through a secure client portal and mobile app. The business is passionate about helping women in business achieve financial independence. The business offers personal tax, business tax, bookkeeping, virtual CFO services and business setups.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Freshwater Taxation earns consistent commendation from clients who have engaged the practice for several years, with the tailored, personal nature of the service and its communication systems emerging as recurring strengths. Sarah, who is named frequently, is portrayed as patient when responding to questions and adept at translating accounting and tax concepts into plain language. Reviewers reference personal and company tax returns, bookkeeping and wider business guidance, observing that advice on profitability and tax has benefited their enterprises.

The process is described as uncomplicated, with an app and step-by-step prompts assisting clients in supplying the information needed to finalise a return. Efficiency and completion within agreed timeframes are mentioned often, alongside smooth, low-stress interactions. Fair pricing and the intimate, personal feel arise as common themes, as does Sarah's readiness to exceed expectations in supporting clients. Long-term clients note that no request is ever a burden, while newer ones express satisfaction with their decision to change accountants. The prevailing thread is professional, meticulous and client-focused service delivered with genuine care, particularly in personal and company tax returns.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Jin Lee30 April 2026

I've been using Freshwater Taxation for years now. Great communication, no fuss. Thank you Sarah!

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Paul Rockliff3 April 2026

Sarah from Freshwater Taxation was fantastic to work with. Great communication throughout the entire process, everything was handled on time and it was hassle free. She made what can usually be a stressful experience feel simple and smooth. Highly recommend!

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Di Hennessy2 February 2026

I highly recommend Sarah from Freshwater Taxation. From the very beginning she has been incredibly generous with her time, patient in answering my questions, and genuinely focused on helping me understand everything clearly. Sarah listens, explains things in a way that actually makes sense, and makes what could feel overwhelming so much easier to manage. I really appreciate the care and effort she has already put into supporting me. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Sarah in the future and feel confident knowing I have someone so knowledgeable and supportive on my side.

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Lindsay Swaik29 January 2026

I've used Freshwater Taxation for years, and I recommend them to anyone and everyone! I've had a few complex submissions with living overseas and rental properties, and Sarah and her team are always quick to respond with easy to understand support. My husband now uses them too, and we're always super happy with the outcome.

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Jamie G27 January 2026

Super impressed with Sarah Clayton and the team at Freshwater Taxation. I recently switched over to them and they got my affairs in order really quickly with no fuss at all. Good pricing structure too. I would definitely recommend Freshwater Taxation if you're after a new tax agent.

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Akis Nails5 November 2025

I’m truly grateful to have met Sarah Clayton She is not only an exceptional accountant but also a person of great kindness and integrity. Every interaction with her shows her strong sense of justice, professionalism, and genuine care for others. She approaches her work with honesty, compassion, and deep responsibility. You can always trust her to do what’s right — even when no one is watching. It’s rare to meet someone with such character and passion for helping others. I would highly recommend her and her firm to anyone looking for trustworthy, ethical, and truly caring accounting services.

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Kimberley Treuer2 November 2025

Sarah and her team have been looking after my business for over 3 years. Their efficiency and attention to detail is excellent. Thank you for making small business ownership so much simpler for me.

Tax agents in Sydney compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Sydney are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Freshwater Taxation (this page)★ 5,0285No
2Pitt Martin Group | Sydney Tax Accountant | Tax Agent | Bookkeeping★ 5,055No
3AIMS AUSTRALIA tax accountants in Sydney★ 5,023No
4City Tax Accountants North Sydney★ 4,945No
Contact
www.freshwatertaxation.com.aulevel 24, Three International Towers, 300 Barangaroo Ave, Sydney NSW 2000
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:30
Tuesday08:30–17:30
Wednesday08:30–17:30
Thursday08:30–17:30
Friday08:30–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed