HMS Advisors Pty Ltd

08/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that Mark Arenson & Co has merged with HMS Advisors.

This merger brings together two established accounting practices with a shared commitment to providing personalised, practical and professional advice to our clients.

HMS Advisors is excited to welcome Mark Arenson & Co and its valued clients to the firm. Mark Arenson will continue to be actively involved during the transition period, working closely with our team to ensure continuity and a seamless experience for clients.

By combining our experience and resources, we are strengthening our ability to support clients across taxation, accounting, business advisory and superannuation services — while maintaining the responsive and personalised service our clients value.

We look forward to this exciting next chapter and to continuing to support our clients and community for many years to come.

08/05/2026

🚨 Beware of ATO Scam Calls This Tax Time 🚨

The ATO has introduced a new ‘Verify Call’ feature in the ATO app to help Australians instantly confirm whether a phone call claiming to be from the ATO is genuine.

✅ How it works:
1️⃣ Open the ATO app
2️⃣ Tap ‘Verify Call’
3️⃣ Receive instant confirmation

No confirmation? Hang up immediately.

Scam calls can lead to:
❌ Identity theft
❌ Stolen tax refunds
❌ Access to your superannuation
❌ Financial loss

📱 We recommend:
✔ Updating the ATO app
✔ Registering your device
✔ Setting your myID security level to ‘Strong’

These simple steps can help protect your personal and financial information this tax season.

If you are ever unsure about a call, email or SMS claiming to be from the ATO, contact us before responding.

HMS Advisors Pty Ltd
Chartered Accountants

06/04/2026