The Regional Tax Advisory Network (RTAN) is an alliance of independent tax advisers servicing regional Australia.
About us
We’re a formal alliance of independent tax advisers, working in the SME, private group and high wealth individual markets. Our network receives referrals from accounting firms, legal firms, and others from the business world. We frequently engage in recurring projects with clients who have been introduced to us in this way.
We highly value the partnerships you cultivate with your clients, and we will consistently collaborate with you to address their specific requirements.
FAQ’s
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Our members draw their experiences from the professions of Accounting, Law, Tax Training and Government regulatory bodies (ATO). Collectively, we have well over 100 years of professional experience.
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RTAN provides its member practices with a strong collegiate support network, assisting each other with a broad range of skills and specialities. These encompass the provision of tax advice and opinions, management of tax controversies, and guidance on complex transactions and legal issues; all within their own commercial setting.
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By contacting an RTAN member, you can be assured that your clients’ needs will be addressed by the most appropriate member practice, with the right skill sets for your particular issue.
Meet our network members
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Gary Thomas Proprietary Limited
Gary Thomas, FCA, FTI, CTA, is the principal of Gary Thomas Pty Ltd. Gary has over 44 years of professional practice experience including, most recently, 20 years as a senior tax advisory partner for a major Australian accounting firm.
Gary’s areas of practice include complex transaction analysis, tax controversies, trusts & estates, and structuring issues, as well as a broader practice in most income tax law matters.
Gary happily works with and through referrers such as other accounting firms, legal practices, and other professionals.
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FMMA Tax Advisory Pty Ltd
Frederick Mahar is the founder and managing principal of FMMA Tax Advisory.
Frederick specialises in providing capital gains tax, superannuation and corporate tax advice to primary producers, small and medium sized enterprises as well as high net worth individuals. Frederick has been involved in many structured transactions, taxation strategies and business re-organisations.
Frederick has over 20 years experience in commerce and public practice and holds concurrent membership with CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand. Frederick is a Chartered Tax Adviser and has completed the Master of Taxation program (MTax) offered by the University of New South Wales. Frederick is also a regular contributor to the Tax Institute’s, ‘Taxation in Australia’ blue journal and the ‘Tax Specialist’ red journal as well as holds a membership with the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
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Goodfellow Tax Advisory Pty Ltd
Goodfellow Tax Advisory is a specialist tax advisory firm, providing tax consulting services and training to accountants, lawyers, and other advisors of Small to Medium Enterprises and family groups.
GTA consults on general matters relating to interpretation and application of Australian federal tax legislation, ranging from Small business CGT concessions to the Main residence exemption, CGT rollovers, Division 7A, Taxation of trusts, Taxation of companies, Family trust elections and more.
Goodfellow Tax Advisory is proud to be a member of the Regional Tax Advisory Network.
How we work
All members of RTAN are happy to visit your location, consult over the phone or meet over zoom/teams.