Deductly is a self-serve planning layer. Accountants provide personalised professional advice and lodgement services.
Deductly and accountants are complementary. Deductly helps you prepare efficiently; accountants help with personalised advice, complexity, and final lodgement confidence.
| Criterion | Deductly | Accountant support |
|---|---|---|
| Cost profile | Low/free planning workflow | Professional service fees |
| Personalised advice | General guidance only | Tailored professional advice |
| Complex scenarios | Limited | Strong |
| Lodgement support | No direct lodgement | Yes |
| Speed to start | Immediate self-serve | Depends on availability |
Best as a preparation and self-serve planning tool.
Best for tailored professional advice and complex returns.
Run your own scenario in Deductly and validate likely deduction categories before lodgement.
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No. Deductly provides general planning information, not personalised tax advice.
Yes. It can improve organisation and make accountant conversations faster and clearer.
These comparisons provide general information only and are not personal tax advice.