Accountants for Tradies
Tradie tax has its own shape: vehicle and tool deductions, TPAR reporting, contractor-versus-employee rules, and the jump from sole trader to company when the work takes off. The accountants below advertise trade and construction expertise. Compare verified reviews or get matched.
Accountants for Tradies — FAQs
What can tradies actually claim?
Work vehicles (logbook or cents-per-km), tools and equipment, protective clothing, licences and tickets, phone and insurance — the list is long but the substantiation rules are real. An accountant who works with tradies knows where the line sits.
What is TPAR and does it apply to me?
The Taxable Payments Annual Report — businesses in building and construction that pay contractors generally must lodge it each August. Miss it and the ATO notices, because your subbies' income gets matched against it.
When should a tradie move from sole trader to company?
Common tipping points: profit consistently above what you'd pay yourself as a wage, taking on employees, or exposure you want limited. The switch has costs and consequences, so it's a numbers decision — one an accountant should model, not guess.