Our Story

SMARTAX was launched in 2006 by Sam Harrisson, who was driven by a passion to provide the best service possible to the Tasmanian individual and small business market.

Over the years, Sam has seen incredible growth in his business with both clients and staff, and today serves clients all over Australia.

Sam & the team at SMARTAX believes in the importance of small business and desires to see them succeed, therefore SMARTAX provides cost efficient services in the areas of accounting, taxation and business advice.

Having been a part of larger firms in the past, Sam knows that clients can simply become another number to an accountant, so SMARTAX strives to provide personal service to all of its valued clients.

Our Location

Our location is level 13, 39 Murray Street, Hobart. It is above the Commonwealth Bank on the corner of Murray and Collins Street.

Our Community

Each year, a large portion of profits of SMARTAX is donated to local, regional and global organisations, including:

Our Team

Sam Harrisson

BCom, IPA, Registered Tax Agent,

Xero Certified

Role: Owner, Compliance Manager, Senior Tax Accountant, Office Comedian (unpaid).

Coffee: Small Latte with 1/4 Sugar

Sam comes from a farming background on the North West Coast of Tasmania and has over 20 years experience in accounting. He is married to Kylie and has 4 children. Sam has travelled extensively worldwide and is passionate about helping underprivileged children throughout the world reach their fullest potential in life.  In his spare time Sam enjoys taking rubbish to the tip and investing in property.

Nathan Percy

IPA, Xero Certified

Role: Senior Tax Accountant

Coffee: Bonsoy Flat White, 1/2 sugar

Nathan is passionate about people and providing the best possible service to his clients. Everyone that comes through the doors into Smartax is important and Nathan treats them with respect. Nathan joined the team at Smartax in May 2010, and has been an integral member ever since. He is our Xero software champion.

Jayne Lawson

IPA, Xero Certified

Role: Tax Accountant

Coffee: Small Almond Flat White

Jayne is the latest and greatest addition to the Smartax team (she has been awarded “Employee of the Month” every month since she started!). Jayne is a tax accountant and our go-to girl for odd-jobs around the office – and nothing is too difficult for this hard-working individual!