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With over 20 years' experience, HKS Russell provides tailored business advisory + NDIS services. Welcome + THANK you for visiting HKS Russell.

HKS Russell was founded by a Chartered Accountant [Charisse Russell] with over 20 years' experience in Accounting, Audit and Advisory. A passion for accounting and the desire to assist businesses with their internal controls and processes lead to the creation of HKS Russell. We provide unique and tailored Business, Accounting and Consulting solutions to our Clients. Contact us today if you are ready to Eliminate Inefficiencies in your business!

16/04/2026

Tax planning isn’t just a once-a-year conversation. It’s a strategy.

Most people think tax planning is about what happens before 30 June.

But that’s only half the story.

👉 The first part is about right now
Reviewing your numbers, estimating what you’ll owe, and taking action before year-end to reduce it.

👉 The second part is the long game

Structuring your business, planning ahead, and creating opportunities that can save you (and your family) significant tax over time.

At HKS Russell, we don’t just focus on the immediate wins, we help you build a strategy that works for years to come.
If you want to stay ahead (not catch up), now is the time to act.

14/04/2026

Here at HKS Russell we dedicate the month of April to tax planning.

We do this because we devote May to the Federal Budget and June is simply too late. By the time June arrives, many of the strategies we could act on are simply no longer available.

Over your lifetime, you’ll pay a lot of tax.

For most people who own a business or investment property, we’re talking hundreds of thousands of dollars sometimes more.

What many people don’t realise is that a significant portion of that tax doesn’t actually have to be paid.

Not by doing anything questionable simply by making the right decisions at the right time.

Tax planning is most effective when we have time to act.

Book your tax planning meeting this month, it’s one of the best ways to spend an hour this time of year.

11/03/2026

Many Australians don’t realise that the property you plan to live in during retirement can potentially become your main residence, opening the door to valuable Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemptions down the track.

With the right planning, an investment property purchased today could one day:
✓ Become your future retirement home
✓ Grow in value over time
✓ Potentially be sold CGT-free if it qualifies as your main residence

But strategies like this require careful structuring and long-term planning from the beginning.

The key questions are:
• How will the property be held?
• When might you move into it?
• What tax rules apply during the transition?

At HKS Russell, we help clients think beyond today’s purchase and plan for the future lifestyle they want to create.
Because building wealth isn’t just about buying assets, it’s about structuring them strategically.

If you’re considering property as part of your retirement plan, let’s start the conversation.

09/03/2026

When it comes to investment property, structure matters.

The way you hold an asset can impact:
• tax outcomes
• asset protection
• lending strategy
• long-term wealth planning

Trust structures can be powerful, but they’re not always the right fit for every investor.

That’s why strategic advice before purchasing is so important.

If you’re considering purchasing an investment property, speak with a professional first so you can build the right foundation from day one.

02/03/2026

BOQ Cairns Investor Property Seminar - Fully Booked!

We’re excited to share that the BOQ Investor Property Seminar on 3 March 2026 | 5:00pm is now officially FULLY BOOKED.

Our Director + Principal, Charisse Russell has been invited to join an exceptional panel of industry experts to discuss strategic property investment, structuring, and long-term wealth building.

Charisse will be joined by:

• James Harding – Harding Property Law
• Daniel Rosser – McGrath Real Estate
• Angela Crawford – Oasis Buyers Agent
• Jacinta Whale – BMT Tax Depreciation
• Kristy Taylor-Smith – BOQ

This seminar brings together legal, lending, tax, real estate and advisory expertise, because building wealth through property requires more than just buying well.

It requires:
The right structure
Strategic tax planning
Cash flow clarity
Long-term vision

We’re proud to see Charisse recognised as a trusted voice in strategic accounting and wealth-focused advisory.

To everyone attending - we look forward to an insightful evening.

And if you missed out, don’t worry. More opportunities to learn, plan and grow are coming in 2026.

18/02/2026

Profit is oxygen to your business.

Not revenue.
Not followers.
Not “being busy.”

Profit is what gives your business room to breathe.

It’s what allows you to:
✨ pay yourself consistently
✨ build cash reserves
✨ invest in staff + systems
✨ stay ahead of BAS + tax
✨ grow without panic
✨ create freedom (not burnout)

And the truth is…
most business owners don’t have a profit problem.

They have a clarity problem.
They don’t know what’s working, what’s leaking money, or what needs to change.

That’s where we come in.

At HKS Russell, we help business owners turn their numbers into strategy — so profit becomes predictable, not accidental.

Because the dream lifestyle isn’t built on hustle.
It’s built on strong foundations and healthy profit margins.

DM us “PROFIT” if you want to get clear on your numbers in 2026.

11/02/2026

Clarity brings calm.

After our initial consultation + discovery session, my client shared that she felt calmer and gained clear direction around her finances and business.

This is the power of intentional support.

If you’re ready for clarity that feels grounded and aligned,
book your consultation on (07) 3177 4120.

09/02/2026

Just as the sea shapes the shore, our expertise helps shape your success.

Thoughtful guidance.

Intentional strategy.
Clarity that feels steady and grounded.

If you’re ready for aligned support, book your consultation on (07) 3177 4120.

04/02/2026

Payday Super is coming…are you ready?

From 1 July 2026, super won’t be a quarterly task anymore.

It becomes a payday obligation.

That means:
• Super must be paid at the same time as wages
• Cash flow planning becomes non-negotiable
• Late payments = penalties, stress, and unnecessary risk

For many businesses, this isn’t just a compliance change - it’s a cash flow wake-up call.

If your payroll, super, and cash reserves aren’t aligned, payday super can quietly put pressure on your business every single pay cycle.

The good news?
With the right systems, forecasting, and structure in place, this change can actually create more discipline, clarity, and confidence in your finances.

At HKS Russell, we’re helping business owners prepare early - reviewing payroll setups, tightening cash flow, and putting systems in place before the deadline hits.

Because compliance shouldn’t feel like panic.
It should feel planned.

If you’re unsure how payday super will impact your business, now is the time to get ahead of it.

02/02/2026

Clarity is the real power move.

Not working harder.
Not doing more.
Not guessing your way through decisions.

Real confidence comes from knowing where you stand your numbers, your cash flow, your next move.

When your finances are clear, decisions feel lighter.
Growth feels intentional.
And your business starts to support the life you’re building, not compete with it.

At HKS Russell, we help business owners turn complexity into clarity through accounting, bookkeeping, and strategic advisory.

Because power in business doesn’t come from hustle.
It comes from clarity.

Ready to get clear? Book an Initial Consultation on (07) 3177 4120

Address

101 Mulgrave Road Parramatta Park
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.hksrussell.com/

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