Tax agent for hairdressers in Melton.
Salon-employed, chair-rent sole-traders and full-salon owners — hairdressers in Melton's high streets and shopping centres each have a distinct tax profile. A registered tax agent who knows the trade saves time at year-end.
Melton's high streets and shopping centres run on hairdressers — salon employees, chair-rent specialists, mobile stylists. We treat the books the same way: tidy, fixed fee, on time.
Deductions specific to hairdressers.
Tools — scissors, clippers, dryers
Professional scissors and shears under $300 immediate; high-end above-threshold sets depreciate.
Compulsory uniform with salon branding
Branded apparel and laundry. Plain black work clothes without insignia don't qualify, even if they're 'standard salon attire'.
Continuing education — colour, cut, extension training
Manufacturer-specific colour training (Wella, Goldwell, L'Oreal), extension certifications, advanced cutting workshops.
Stock — products, colour, treatments
Products held for sale or use on clients are stock. Year-end adjustment if held.
Phone, social media, software
Booking platforms (Timely, Fresha, Schedulista), photo subscriptions for portfolio, work-use percentage of phone.
Chair-rent and salon rent
Chair-rent is fully deductible for sole-traders; salon rent fully deductible for owners (often the largest single expense).
What we see at audit.
Tips are assessable income whether received in cash, EFT or via the booking platform. The platforms increasingly report this directly to the ATO.
Personal grooming isn't deductible — even for someone whose appearance affects their work.
Products you take home are private use. Either reduce the stock claim or add the private-use as income — both work, mixing them doesn't.
Questions hairdressers ask us.
Can't find what you need? Call (03) 8732 2126 or email info@taxtracker.com.au.
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.
A tax agent who already knows your trade.
Each trade has its own deductions, its own common mistakes and its own ATO scrutiny. We keep a dedicated guide for every trade we work with — open yours for the specifics, not a generic checklist.
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. Open any suburb for local context, drive time and the services most relevant to typical clients there.