QUARTERLY BAS — Q3 FY26 · DUE IN 20 DAYS·PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE · DUE IN 55 DAYS
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Tax agent for landscapers in Melton.

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.

REGISTERED · TPB 26321143
Sole-trader landscapers: $349 + BAS. Pty Ltd: $1,490 + bookkeeping. Employed landscapers: $179. All prices exclude GST.
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WHAT YOU CAN CLAIM

Deductions specific to landscapers.

01

Vehicles and trailers — high work-km

Tippers, mulch trailers and dual-cab utes earn high work-km. Logbook usually beats cents-per-km.

02

Plant and equipment — mowers, chippers, augers

Above-threshold items go into the simplified depreciation pool; under $300 items are immediate.

03

Sun protection and PPE

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.

04

Plant material and consumables

Trees, shrubs, mulch, soil and irrigation parts are stock — claim as used through the jobs, with year-end stock adjustment.

05

Industry training and tickets

Chainsaw operation, EWP for tree work, white card, working-at-heights for retaining walls, and any TAFE landscaping units.

COMMON MISTAKES

What we see at audit.

MISS 01
Claiming plants for personal garden through the work account

Personal-garden materials aren't deductible. Keep a separate account and pay personal items from a personal card.

MISS 02
Treating fuel for ride-on mowers as light-vehicle fuel

Off-road fuel for plant and equipment is eligible for fuel tax credits — many landscapers miss this entirely. Worth a back-claim review.

MISS 03
Not declaring cash maintenance income

Recurring lawn-and-garden maintenance often comes in cash. The ATO data-matches; declare and structure the deductions to make the net fair.

FAQ · LANDSCAPERS

Questions landscapers ask us.

Can't find what you need? Call (03) 8732 2126 or email info@taxtracker.com.au.

Yes — off-road business fuel use is FTC-eligible. We do a one-off retrospective claim covering up to four years of unclaimed credits, then build the calculation into your ongoing BAS.
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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