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Tax for Tradies

Tax guides for Australian tradies, from what you can claim to GST registration and vehicle deductions. Straight answers for Brisbane and Logan trades.

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Subcontractor vs Employee: Tax Differences Every Tradie Should Know

Get called a subbie on site but paid like an employee? The subcontractor vs employee tax question affects your super, your PAYG withholding, and what you’re actually owed. Here’s how the ATO tells the difference, and why getting it wrong costs both sides more than they expect.
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GST Registration for Tradies: When You Need It and How It Works

GST registration for tradies kicks in the moment your turnover hits $75,000 in any rolling 12-month period – not just at EOFY. Miss the 21-day registration window and the ATO can backdate your obligations, even on invoices where you never charged GST. Here is what you need to know before that threshold arrives.
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Ute and Vehicle Tax Deductions for Tradies: What You Can Actually Claim

Looking to maximize vehicle tax deductions tradies can claim in Australia? Learn the rules on utes, logbooks, and cents per km from the ABBS Tax team. Call Now!
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Tradie Tax Deductions: The Complete Guide for Brisbane and Logan Tradies

Learn what tradie tax deductions you may be able to claim, what records to keep, and how ABBS Tax helps Brisbane and Logan tradies. Call Now!

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