Why Tax On Chain?
Tax On Chain was established with the mission to service individuals and businesses with a shared passion for crypto.
Crypto Accounting Specialists
We are a specialised crypto accounting firm, staffed by experienced Chartered Accountants. Our tailored services encompass accounting, taxation, and business growth advisory specifically designed for the crypto industry. With expertise in general accounting, tax, tax planning, business structuring and financial analysis, we navigate the unique challenges of digital assets. Sharing a passion for decentralised finance and blockchain technology, we strive to contribute to a fairer and more efficient global economy through decentralised networks.
Rafael Franco
Director
Expertise
Tax & Business Advisory
Investment & Business Tax structuring
Decentralised Finance and
Non-Fungible Tokens
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
Bachelor of Commerce (UQ)
Bachelor of Business Management (UQ)
Registered Tax Agent
Oliver Woodbridge
Director
Expertise
Tax & Business Advisory
Self-Managed Superannuation Funds
Investment & Business Tax structuring
Decentralised Finance and
Non-Fungible Tokens
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
Bachelor of Commerce (UQ)
Mat Merlehan
Manager
Expertise
Tax & Business Advisory
Self-Managed Superannuation Funds
Investment & Business Tax structuring
Decentralised Finance and
Non-Fungible Tokens
Qualifications
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)
Bachelor of Business (QUT)
Nick Yarinakis
Senior Advisor
Expertise
Tax & Business Advisory
Virtual CFO
Investment & Business Tax Structuring
Decentralised Finance and
Non-Fungible Tokens
Qualifications
Bachelor of Business (RMIT)
Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
Will Ainsworth
Senior Advisor
Expertise
Tax & Business Advisory
Investment & Business Tax structuring
Decentralised Finance and
Non-Fungible Tokens
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce (UQ)
Bachelor of Economics (UQ)
Kate Thomason
Client Services Administrator
Expertise
Corporate Secretarial Services
Office Administration
Qualifications
Certificate II in Business
Join the leading organisations collaborating with Tax On Chain.
A team of industry leaders.
As business services professionals, we witness first hand on a daily basis the antiquated processes and technology that cripples traditional financial channels, resulting in inefficient allocations of capital and, ultimately, slowing growth and development in the economy. As superior decentralised markets have begun to gain adoption and reinvent the way in which market participants interact with one another, we have seen a growing demand for professionals that specialise in the area of decentralised finance and blockchain technology.
Extensive on-chain experience
- Yield farming, airdrop farming and utlising various DeFi applications across multiple blockchains.
- Investing and trading NFTs on popular NFT platforms such as Opensea & Foundation.
- Contributing to DAO governance and Gitcoin donations.
- Maintaining a constant vigilance and staying well-informed about the latest developments within the crypto ecosystem.
Experience with complex crypto tax matters
- Restructuring of investment and business activity, resulting in more tax efficient outcomes, whilst optimising asset protection.
- Managing clients with $20m + crypto investment and trading portfolios.
- Providing accounting and virtual CFO services to DAOs and crypto-native businesses
- Assisting with tax issues resulting from the collapse of the FTX, Celsius and BlockFi exchanges as well as Terra/UST.
- Assisting active DeFi and NFT participants navigate through thousands of on-chain transactions for tax purposes.
Community participation
- Panel speakers at 2022 & 2023 CA ANZ webinars assisting fellow professionals with navigating the tax complexities of cryptocurrency transactions.
- Panel speakers at Blockchain Week 2022 & 2023, Institute of Public Accountants Crypto Conference 2023 and Australian Crypto Convention 2022.
- Presenters at the Aussie Crypto Road Show 2022 and the Accounting Business Expo 2023
- Contributed to submissions made to the Australian Government's Board of Tax advocating for fairer crypto tax laws.
- Contributors to the 2022 Bankless DAO Global Tax Guide.
- Appeared in The Australian, Financial Review and Accountants Daily discussing crypto tax issues.
- Active participants in various Discord communities such as the Daily Gwei and Bankless DAO.
- Regular attendance of the Aus DeFi Association and All Things Blockchain community meet ups.
- Presented a live webinar for Wolters Kluwer Australia (November 2023), providing expert crypto tax insights to accounting and legal professionals.
Adhering to the highest ethical standards.
We are a public practice registered with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, ensuring our services are world-class and upheld to the highest ethical standards.
Tax On Chain is a proud member of Blockchain Australia, the peak industry body that represents the crypto and blockchain community in Australia.
Tax On Chain is a Tax Agent registered with the Tax Practitioners Board.
We're here to put your compliance first
Take the first step towards managing your crypto tax and financial reporting obligations. Enquire today and one of our friendly team members will be in touch with you within 48 hours.
