The P.H.A.T. Returns Team

Travis Paine

General Manager

Background:

• 15 years experience preparing personal income tax returns
• 5 years experience as a Human Resources Manager in a medium sized business
• Last 6 years as an entrepreneur.

What I like best about P.H.A.T. Returns:

• I talk to heaps of different people every day
• The opportunity to shock people on an hourly basis
• The fun working environment
• Helping people hold on to more of their hard earned money.

Best response to a tax return: "Can I meet you for a drink?" (From my now girlfriend)

Stacey Clarke

Business Development Manager

Background:

• BA/BCOM in Economics, Marketing and Japanese
• Previously an analyst in a major FMCG company
• Account management and marketing experience in both large and medium size corporations
• 12 months experience teaching English in Japan.

What I like best about P.H.A.T. Returns: A relaxed working environment, and having the ability to make a positive difference in someone's life.

Best response to a tax return: When asked "What will you do with your return?" the response was "Put down a deposit for a franchise of Phat Returns! Ha ha!"

Paul Kleores

Registered Tax Agent

Background: Over 25 years accounting & tax experience within various industries

What I like best about P.H.A.T. Returns: Professional approach & a desire to get the best result for each client.

Best response to a tax return: "You always help us Paul" (& they give me a gift each time!)

Travis Cann

Tax Consultant

Background: Extensive experience in customer relations, including hospitality, retail and PR. Completed hundreds of tax returns with exceptional results.

What I like best about P.H.A.T. Returns: It's a small company with great staff. We have a good rapport with our customers and it's rewarding to get them a good tax return!

Best response to a tax return: There have been lots of screams and some crying! People get a little emotional!!

Kathryn Mackenzie

Tax Consultant

Background: My work history consists mainly of customer service roles in industries such as retail, hospitality and administration. I have always had an interest in accounting and enjoyed studying it. I have completed hundreds of tax returns, including individuals with investment properties and ABN businesses.

What I like best about P.H.A.T. Returns: It's a fun working environment, and the work we do really helps people and sometimes even changes their lives.

Best response to a tax return: "Let me just pick my jaw up off the floor."