Meet the Team
Taxwise Directors
“Helping YOU Pay The Correct Tax And Not A Penny More”
Leo Zhu
Mortgage Broker, Perth
A CPA-qualified professional with a Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) from the UWA, Leo is driven by technical precision and a commitment to long-term client success. With over a decade of experience in the Australian financial sector, he specialises in bridging the gap between complex accounting and strategic lending solutions. His background spans senior roles in tax compliance, business development, and mortgage broking, allowing him to provide holistic advice to individuals and businesses.
Outside of the office, Leo is a devoted family person with two children. A passionate sports enthusiast, he regularly hits the court for basketball or the field for soccer. He believes the teamwork and discipline found in sport are the same values that drive a successful financial partnership.
Martin Lin
Tax Preparer & Financial Consultant, Perth
Martin is a tax and business advisory specialist who assists clients with complex tax research and strategic planning, working proactively and practically to ensure their commercial objectives are achieved. His expertise spans financial accounting, business advisory, cash-flow management, tax compliance structuring, tax planning and managerial accounting for small to medium enterprises, including listed entities and businesses with $10–250 million turnover.
Martin has extensive experience across medical practices, legal firms, construction, mining support and retail groups, enabling him to deliver tailored solutions that go beyond compliance to create real value. He regularly represents clients in ATO and State Revenue Office audits, manages formal interviews, limits audit scope, negotiates efficient resolutions, secures long-term payment arrangements for significant tax debts, and obtains remissions of DPN, SGC, penalties, SIC, GIC and debt waivers through the Department of Finance.
Tax Specialists
Warren Kruger
Tax Preparer, Perth
With over 40 years experience and knowledge in the tax accounting industry, there is no Australian tax matter that you have that I haven’t seen or dealt with before. I started Taxwise, a unique boutique company, in 2002 attracting in excess of 240 clients in the first year and building it up to now over 5,000 clients in 18 years.
Mairead Butler
Tax Preparer, Perth
For most people, the Accounting Industry doesn’t sound very interesting, but for Mairead it’s a passion she has chased around the world for over ten years. Originally coming from the country side in Ireland, Mairead is the second last born child out of ten in her family and our pot of gold here at Taxwise! Taxwise has been lucky to have Mairead as part of our family for the last 5 years. With her wealth of industry experience, qualifications (Degree in Accounting and HR) and worldly attributes, Mairead’s warm country charm, Irish accent, witty humour and incredible work ethic have our clients looking forward to doing their taxes year and year again!
Mario Garzon
Tax Preparer, Perth
What do you call someone who has a Degree in Accounting and Finance, 25 years worth of corporate Accounting experience, speaks Spanish, is currently obtaining CPA accreditation whilst on a mission to meet and help new people daily? The James Bond of Accounting aka Mario Garzon. Mario enjoys the thrill of getting into deep conversations and assisting clients solve problems they may have in their tax, business and personal endeavours. A family man, inspired by hard-working people makes doing tax returns with Mario, not just an appointment but an experience.
Goran Scekic
Tax Preparer, Perth
With a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance under his belt and Laptop bag on his back, you can find Goran zipping around riding his motorcycle, on his way to protect and serve his clients through the battles of tax season. A Taxwise specialist now for over 8 years, Goran embraces the challenge of assisting clients all year round with all their individual, business and company taxation needs.
David Glendinning
Tax Preparer, Perth
Having over 20 years experience as a small business owner, with a Business Degree in Accounting and Finance, David has first-hand experience and knowledge in all the trials and tribulations the taxation system has on an individual and the running of their business. Being an experienced Golfer, David brings this strategic passion, patience and tenacity into our team, making him a player you can bet on! A Taxwise specialist now for 10 years, David’s determined to assist clients find order in the chaos that taxation brings.
Administration Team
“A highly organized and efficient group working together seamlessly to ensure that the office runs smoothly.”
Elizabeth Scaffidi
Katerina Lampropoulos
