Typical AU Hourly Rate
$55–$95
per hour incl. GST
Licence Required
Contractor licence / business registration
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💰 Landscapers Tax Deductions
As a landscaper, the ATO allows you to claim these work-related expenses as tax deductions. Keep receipts for everything.
🔧 Tools & Equipment
- Mowers
- Excavators
- Compactors
- Hand tools
- Chainsaws
- Blowers
- Instant asset write-off (assets under $20,000)
- Depreciation on larger items
💸 Common Deductions
- Equipment & tools
- Vehicle & trailer
- PPE
- Fuel
- Plant hire
- Licence fees
🚗 Vehicle & Travel
- Logbook method (actual costs)
- Cents per km (up to 5,000km)
- Ute / van depreciation
- Fuel, rego, insurance, servicing
- Toll roads & parking (job sites)
- Keep a logbook for 12 weeks minimum
📋 Free Landscapers Tax Deductions Checklist
Download our free checklist — take it to your accountant at tax time.
🛡️ Insurance for Landscapers
Most landscapers need several types of cover. Here's what to consider:
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Public liability
Essential cover for landscaping work
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Tools & equipment
Essential cover for landscaping work
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Income protection
Essential cover for landscaping work
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📈 Super & Retirement for Landscapers
💼 Super Obligations
- 11.5% super rate (2024–25)
- Self-employed: voluntary but tax-deductible
- Salary sacrifice to reduce tax
- Catch-up contributions if balance <$500k
🧾 GST & BAS
- Register for GST once turnover hits $75k
- Charge 10% GST on invoices
- Lodge BAS quarterly or monthly
- Claim GST credits on purchases
🚗 Vehicle Finance
- Chattel mortgage — claim depreciation
- Finance lease — lower monthly cost
- Instant asset write-off on eligible utes
- Input tax credits on GST component
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