Saul Markunsky · Managing Partner & Owner
Led by specialist tax expertise.
Saul Markunsky is a leading authority on the tax system as it relates to the entertainment industry, trusted by some of the biggest names in the business. His reputation extends well beyond Australia's shores — tax professionals and agents in Hollywood regularly seek him out when their artists are working here, relying on his deep understanding of a complex and highly specialised corner of tax law. Alongside this specialisation, Saul also works with a broad range of clients outside the entertainment industry, bringing the same level of care and expertise to businesses and individuals across many different sectors.
Before moving to Sydney in 1996, Saul was a senior figure within the South African Revenue Service. He's a highly qualified chartered accountant, registered tax agent, superannuation specialist and business adviser, holding a degree in Commerce and Accountancy from Johannesburg's University of Witwatersrand. He became a partner, then managing partner, before taking the reins completely in December 2008.
With decades of experience advising high-profile clients, Saul's expertise spans the full spectrum of tax and wealth management: tax planning and income averaging, wealth protection, retirement strategies and superannuation, trust fund management, and estate and succession planning, among much more. It's this breadth — paired with an intimate understanding of the unique financial pressures facing entertainers, alongside the needs of his other clients — that has made him a trusted advisor for anyone navigating a complex financial picture.
Saul joined In The Picture with a clear philosophy: that clients deserve advisors who understand their world, not just their tax returns. Today, the broader In The Picture team of accounting and administrative professionals carries that philosophy forward, supporting clients with financial statements, tax compliance, bookkeeping, fund structures, and year-end obligations — all under Saul's guidance.
When not focused on tax, Saul enjoys spending time with his family, a good restaurant, and travelling the world.