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Halo Tax + Accounting

Halo Tax + Accounting

4.8(49 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Halo Tax + Accounting is a small accounting firm in Sydney founded by Greg Bartels, who holds MAcc, PGDipMgt, and MIPA qualifications. Greg Bartels is a Registered Tax Agent and Public Accountant. The firm services clients in Vaucluse, Rose Bay, Darling Point, Double Bay, Point Piper, Woollahra, Paddington, Edgecliff, Woolloomooloo, Watsons Bay, Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay, Elizabeth Bay, Bellevue Hill, Waverley, and Bondi Junction. It works with individuals, sole traders, companies, partnerships, trusts, and SMSFs. Services include taxation, GST, bookkeeping, financial accounting, superannuation, corporate secretarial, and business advisory.

The firm offers flexible appointment times and virtual meetings. Its approach combines accounting, business advisory, corporate secretarial, and tax compliance. It has experience in setup and management of discretionary (family) trusts, unit trusts, and hybrid trusts. It provides SMSF accounting services including administration, superannuation advice and planning, tax returns, financial statements, trustee minutes, superfund audits, and pension stage documentation. Its liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Halo Tax + Accounting in Sydney draws consistent praise for the care taken with each client's tax position. Greg Bartels features prominently in feedback, with customers describing how he works through complicated and ongoing claims, unpacks deductions and tax rules in everyday language, and stays patient when circumstances change unexpectedly. Reviewers repeatedly mention prompt, accurate lodgement and communication that remains clear from the first conversation through to completion. Sole traders and small business owners value the guidance on bookkeeping, income matters and tax preparation, while first-time filers appreciate having the process explained step by step.

Damian is named by one customer for breaking down confusing jargon and identifying an overlooked deduction. Superannuation, reconciliation of tax affairs locally and overseas, and business administration matters all appear in the comments. The tone across the feedback is warm, pointing to an accountant who is approachable, thorough and generous with his time, whether the task is a straightforward return, a complex claim or continuing support for a growing enterprise. Clients note that questions are answered without rush and that advice feels tailored to their situation rather than generic, leaving them better placed for the financial year ahead.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Michele Sassano5 June 2026

I had a very disappointing experience with Halo Tax. I provided all requested documents, however my tax return was delayed for approximately 1.4 years due to ongoing repeated disputes about my hobby income classification, despite me clearly explaining my position multiple times. The same information and work had to be resubmitted repeatedly, which caused enormous stress and financial uncertainty. During this time, I was left dealing with ATO debt collection pressure and eventually debt collectors became involved while my matter was still unresolved. I also urgently needed my tax return completed in 2025 for loan purposes due to personal circumstances, including major roof leak repairs, yet communication and progress remained extremely poor. Another major concern was that an unknown staff member from the office joined a phone discussion regarding my private tax matters without my prior consent. I was not comfortable with my personal financial information being discussed with a third party I had never authorised. Overall, I found the process highly stressful, unprofessional, and unnecessarily prolonged. I would strongly recommend clearer communication, better client privacy practices, and more efficient handling of tax matters in the future. Thank u for ur reply but I don’t want to engage with u anymore as for now I’m paying 120$ interest to the RTO because of ur unprofessional conduct either I will reveal my name here as get familiar with the Privacy Act 1988 but u will hear from officials.

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Antoinette Colbran10 March 2026

Having had an unlucky time a few years ago - selling real estate and then trying to re purchase - I was taken in hand by Halo Advisory who managed my business and my income with meticulous attention. Life changes and things come out of left field - I cannot thank Greg and his Team for the care and time they put into helping me solve my problems, largely due to unknown events - being a female small business owner, I have never once felt I was left out in the cold. I highly recommend Halo Advisory.

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Scalso Bathrooms and Kitchens3 October 2025

Went to Halo Tax + Accounting in the recent month to get my freelance bookkeeping sorted ahead of tax time. Damian was great, he broke everything down clearly, even the confusing tax jargon that usually leaves me lost. He spotted a deduction I hadn’t even thought of, which ended up saving me a few hundred dollars. Thank you, Damian and team!

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Paul McCann10 June 2025

Seldom do you get people who are genuine and understanding especially when it comes to business however the team at Halo are an exception . Our business fell into hardship and we had several discussions with Razmik and Saief who offered us several solutions to solve our issues . Thank God for people like Halo

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Beth Pitman-Dennahey22 March 2024

My partner & I reached out to Greg for help with our tax returns. Greg & his team were extremely helpful and supportive and truly went the extra mile for us! Cannot recommend highly enough! We will of course by back to see Halo for our 2023/2024 returns!

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Chelsey Gunning2 November 2022

I saw Greg based on a recommendation and he didn't disappoint! He was kind, thorough and also gave some great tips for my taxes next year (I'm a sole trader)Super helpful. Highly recommend and will definitely return to him next yea r

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Sarah Carson11 August 2022

Greg has worked really hard on what has been a complicated and ongoing claim for me. He is lovely to work with and super helpful. I’m glad I found him as he has been great at sorting out all my tax needs - I thoroughly recommend Greg and Halo tax services.

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Contact
+61294975005halotax.com.auSte 4.03 Level 4/4-6 Bligh St, Sydney NSW 2000
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed