Soft and hard landscaping, retaining walls, paving, irrigation — landscapers in Melton work the residential pipeline and the commercial maintenance circuit. A registered tax agent who understands both worlds saves time at year-end.
Melton's lawns, gardens and retaining walls are shaped by landscapers — from new-estate hardscape to ongoing maintenance rounds. Fixed fee, written quote, on time.
Tippers, mulch trailers and dual-cab utes earn high work-km. Logbook usually beats cents-per-km.
Above-threshold items go into the simplified depreciation pool; under $300 items are immediate.
Broad-brim hats, sunscreen, hi-vis with logo, eye and ear protection, steel-cap boots. Outdoor trades have stronger sunscreen claim acceptance than office workers.
Trees, shrubs, mulch, soil and irrigation parts are stock — claim as used through the jobs, with year-end stock adjustment.
Chainsaw operation, EWP for tree work, white card, working-at-heights for retaining walls, and any TAFE landscaping units.
Personal-garden materials aren't deductible. Keep a separate account and pay personal items from a personal card.
Off-road fuel for plant and equipment is eligible for fuel tax credits — many landscapers miss this entirely. Worth a back-claim review.
Recurring lawn-and-garden maintenance often comes in cash. The ATO data-matches; declare and structure the deductions to make the net fair.
Can't find what you need? Call (03) 8732 2126 or email info@taxtracker.com.au.
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.
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.

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