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💰 Money & Tax

Money & Tax

Tax deductions, GST, ABN and everything you need to keep the ATO happy

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Tradie Subcontractor vs Employee: How the ATO Decides and What Gets It Wrong

Getting the employee vs contractor distinction wrong costs tradies tens of thousands in back-paid super and penalties. Here's exactly how…

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Setting Up a Tradie Business in Australia: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to set up a tradie business in Australia — ABN, GST, licences, insurance, accounting systems and the…

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Tradie Public Liability Insurance Cost in Australia: What to Expect and How to Compare

Public liability insurance is non-negotiable for Australian tradies — but what should it actually cost? Here's what affects your premium,…

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Tradie Vehicle Logbook: The ATO Rules, How to Keep One, and Why It's Worth It

The ATO logbook method almost always produces a bigger deduction than cents-per-kilometre. Here's exactly what the ATO requires, how to…

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How to Get an ABN as a Tradie in Australia: Step-by-Step Guide

Getting an ABN is free, takes 15 minutes, and is the very first thing every tradie starting out needs. Here's…

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Tradie BAS Explained: What It Is, What's In It, and How to Lodge It

A plain-English guide to the Business Activity Statement for Australian tradies — what it is, what goes in it, how…

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Tradie Instant Asset Write-Off 2025–26: What You Can Claim Before June 30

The $20,000 instant asset write-off is available to eligible tradies until 30 June 2026 — here's exactly what qualifies, how…

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How to Start a Tradie Company in Australia (2025 Guide)

A step-by-step guide to registering a Pty Ltd company as a tradie — ASIC registration, ABN, bank accounts, payroll setup,…

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