MEET THE MAN AT THE HELM - Harry Vo, Founder and principal of HV Tax

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From major city firms to launching his own business in the Burdekin, Harry Vo has been supporting clients across a wide range of industries and business sizes during his accomplished accounting career. His path to this success, however, began in a much humbler setting.

Growing up in the Mekong Delta, a region synonymous with Vietnam’s agricultural heartbeat, Harry's childhood was shaped by veggie and fish farm work. Known as the nation’s “Rice Bowl,” the landscape and lifestyle demanded long days under a relentless, sweltering sun.

When he looked around, he realised he craved more.

“My dream was to go to a big university,” he shared.

“In my entire family, nobody had any qualifications or a degree. Everyone would transfer their farms onto the next generation and it would just go on and on. I told myself, ‘I need to do something different. I need to live a different life. I don’t want to do this.’”

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That determination would propel him to Australia after a decade splitting his time between hospitality work and studying, where he eventually turned to accounting to build a more sustainable and long-term career path.

From there, he never looked back.[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]He earned his masters in professional accounting in Sydney in 2018, before strengthening a number of years of accounting experience across Big Four, mid-tier and SME advisory roles in regional Victoria, Brisbane and Townsville.

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It was along this journey that he felt the tug of the regional lifestyle, which prompted his eventual move to the Burdekin in 2025.

“I was drawn to the lifestyle: the space, the pace, and the stronger sense of community,” Harry said.

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“The Burdekin stood out because of its strong agricultural base and close-knit business environment. People value relationships here, and there is a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact.”

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When Harry arrived in the Burdekin, he realised he wasn’t all that different from many of the locals—active, community-minded, and focused on contribution, reflected in a local volunteer award he received in Sydney in 2019.

“It’s about giving back and supporting the community,” Vo said.

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“That mindset fits naturally in a regional community like the Burdekin, where relationships and trust matter. I want to make a positive impact in the community where I live and do business—a place I now proudly call home.”

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Despite swapping rice paddies for Australia’s cane country along his journey, Vo said it’s those early lessons from his upbringing in Vietnam that still guides him in his work at HV Tax.

“All those challenges helped build my resilience. I always say, ‘I can’t choose where I’m born or start out, but I can choose my destination. I can choose my future,’” Harry said.

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“Those experiences don’t just shape my unwavering professional ethics, but how I approach my work today. That’s what I’m bringing to this region; not just my technical qualities and capabilities, but empathy, perspective and understanding to help people navigate their own challenges.”

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METRO EXPERTISE, REGIONAL CARE  Tax and advisory expertise arrives in the Burdekin

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In a region where relationships matter as much as results, HV Tax is carving out a reputation for delivering both.

The brainchild of Harry Vo, an experienced tax and advisory professional with both metropolitan and regional expertise across Australia, HV Tax was born out of a gap he identified while working in regional areas.

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“I saw a great opportunity in proactive advisory and high-quality services,” Harry excitedly shared.

“I wanted to build a firm that goes beyond excellent compliance; one that supports clients year-round, helps them make informed decisions, and adds real value to their business.”

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Under that philosophy, Harry relocated HV Tax—a chartered accounting practice—to the Burdekin in late 2025, offering locals accounting and taxation services that fuse technical compliance with future-oriented business strategy.

At the helm, Harry brings more than seven years’ experience across financial reporting, tax compliance and business advisory. He has worked with SMEs and high-net-worth clients across agriculture, construction, retail and professional services, experience that now shapes the firm’s local approach.

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“It starts with understanding the local industries, particularly primary production and agribusiness,” Harry emphasised.

“My background, combined with my experience in a mid-tier firm specialising in agriculture, allows me to relate closely to these challenges.”

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HV Tax delivers end-to-end support across  Income tax, GST, CGT, FBT, and Payroll Tax, alongside proactive tax planning, structuring, and business advisory. The firm also supports financial modelling, performance analysis and growth forecasting to help business owners make informed decisions.

“What sets HV Tax apart is the combination of strong technical expertise and a forward-thinking approach,” he said, adding that while many accountants focus on historical reporting, his approach balances compliance with strategic planning.

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For clients, that approach is designed to simplify what can often feel overwhelming.

“I want clients to feel clear, confident, and in control of their financial reporting and tax obligations” Harry noted.

“Tax and accounting can feel overwhelming, so I want clients to feel understood, supported, and assured that they are in capable hands from the very first meeting.”

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That same emphasis on guidance and long-term support extends beyond clients, with Harry also mentoring future professionals and helping bridge the gap between study and practice.

“I understand how challenging it can be to start a career without guidance. I experienced that myself early on. Supporting students helps build confidence and bridges the gap between study and real-world experience.”

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With his roots firmly planted in the Burdekin, the focus for Harry is on steady growth, with ambitions to build HV Tax into a trusted advisory firm recognised both within the region and beyond.

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That direction hinges on his simple, “Your success is our success” philosophy.

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