As 2025 comes to a close, the team at Tax Store Australia would like to extend our warmest wishes to our valued Partners, our clients, and those exploring a Tax Store franchise opportunity. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe, joyful holiday break, and we look forward to supporting your personal and business goals in the year ahead.

This year has been a strong one for the Tax Store network. We welcomed more Partners across Australia and supported more accountants to take the next step into public practice through a proven franchise model. We also supported business growth and expanded service capability for Partners who have progressed into broader opportunities within our ecosystem, while some advanced toward becoming licensed tax agents. This progression strengthens the network and helps ensure we continue delivering compliant, high quality tax services and practical advice to individuals and small businesses.

Tax Store is proud to be part of the ASVW Group, and we were pleased to see the broader group recognised again in the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms for 2025. For our clients, this signals confidence that you are supported by robust systems, high standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement. For prospective franchisees, it reinforces that you are joining a serious, growth focused network with the platform and support to build something sustainable. A highlight of the year was our Annual Conference, where we brought the network together to recognise high performance and celebrate success across the Tax Store community. Beyond the awards, it was a valuable forum for networking, training, business development, and sharing practical strategies that Partners can apply immediately in their local markets. We also explored how to lead with clarity in a VUCA environment, where Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity can challenge even strong businesses. Most importantly, the conference reflected the culture we continue to strengthen across the network: professionalism, collaboration, and genuine client care. It was also a chance to acknowledge the results our Partners deliver every day for clients and practical business advisory that helps owners make better decisions. Throughout 2025, training and development remained a core focus because capability drives outcomes. We continued to invest in the tools, systems, coaching, and technical support that help Partners run efficient practices and deliver consistent client experiences. That investment matters for clients who want a responsive accountant or tax agent they can rely on. It also matters for franchisees who want a structure that supports growth, whether your goal is to expand your client base, build a team, improve margins, or add business advisory services over time.

Looking ahead to 2026, our focus is clear: helping more small businesses move forward with confidence, and supporting more ambitious accountants and bookkeepers to build successful Tax Store franchise businesses. If you are a professional considering a franchise opportunity or seeking a supported pathway into public practice, Tax Store offers a growth focused network, a national brand, ongoing training, and a community of Partners committed to quality. If you are a business owner looking for a trusted accountant or tax agent, our Partners deliver practical support across tax returns, BAS and GST, payroll, and business advisory, with outcomes you can measure.

Thank you to all our Partners and clients for your trust, effort, and contribution to an exceptional year. We look forward to welcoming new franchise Partners, supporting existing Partners to reach their next milestone, and continuing to serve individuals and businesses across Australia with high standards and dependable service throughout 2026. From all of us at Tax Store Australia, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here’s to a prosperous and successful 2026