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Tax agent for gardeners in Melton.

Recurring garden-maintenance rounds, hedge trimming, lawns and small landscaping — distinct from full landscape construction. Most run as sole-trader rounds with seasonal swings.

Melton's lawns, hedges and weekly maintenance rounds are kept by gardeners working seasonal swings. Same disciplined approach to your tax — fixed fee, on time.

REGISTERED · TPB 26321143
Sole-trader gardeners: $349 + BAS once GST-registered. Employed gardeners: $179. All prices exclude GST.
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WHAT YOU CAN CLAIM

Deductions specific to gardeners.

01

Equipment — mowers, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws

Ride-on mowers above the threshold depreciate; under $300 immediate.

02

Off-road fuel — fuel tax credits

Mowers and chainsaws use FTC-eligible off-road fuel. Most gardeners miss this — worth back-claiming.

03

Vehicle and trailer

Logbook usually wins; trailer carrying mowers, mulch and waste is part of the vehicle deduction profile.

04

Compulsory PPE — sun protection, eye/ear protection

Outdoor trade — sunscreen and broad-brim hats are accepted by ATO. Track every replacement.

05

Industry training — chainsaw, EWP, white card

Chainsaw operation, working-at-heights for tree work, white card for residential and commercial sites.

COMMON MISTAKES

What we see at audit.

MISS 01
Not claiming fuel tax credits

Off-road business fuel is FTC-eligible. Gardeners running multiple mowers monthly leave $500+ a year on the table.

MISS 02
Cash maintenance work undeclared

Recurring weekly garden cash is income. The ATO matches lifestyle to declared income; declare and structure the deductions to make the net fair.

FAQ · GARDENERS

Questions gardeners ask us.

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Daily cash-up sheet tied to a job log, deposited weekly, reconciled monthly. We can set up the matching ledger in Xero or QuickBooks.
NEXT STEP

Talk to a registered tax agent who already knows your trade.

Complimentary 15-minute discovery call. We'll confirm whether a personal return, sole-trader return or company structure suits, and quote you in writing — same day.

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AREAS WE SERVE

Tax-agent services across the Melton corridor.

Tax Tracker is based in Strathtulloh and works with individuals, sole traders and small businesses right across the Melton corridor. Every appointment is video, phone or by-arrangement in-person — no commute required.

Tax Tracker

A modern, registered tax agent based in Strathtulloh, VIC. Helping individuals and businesses across Australia since October 2024.

26 Basildon Crescent, Strathtulloh VIC 3338
(03) 8732 2126 · info@taxtracker.com.au
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