Accounting built for the way trades get paid.
Trades and construction income arrives in lumps: progress claims, retentions held back and invoices paid late. We bring structure to that pattern and keep your GST, PAYG, contractor super and reporting in order, so a busy run of work turns into real profit rather than a tax bill you did not see coming.
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You might recognise this
- Money lands in big lumps from progress claims, then nothing comes in while you wait on the next one.
- Retentions get held back for months and you lose track of what is still owed to you.
- You are not sure which of your workers are employees and which are genuine contractors.
- The annual TPAR report on contractor payments feels like a scramble every year.
- A strong run of jobs leaves you facing a tax bill you had not set money aside for.
How we help trades and construction.
- Cash flow built around progress claims
- We structure your bookkeeping around jobs, progress claims and retentions so you can see what is invoiced, what is held back and what is genuinely available to spend.
- GST and BAS kept on track
- We keep your GST correct across materials, subcontractors and sales, prepare and lodge your BAS on time, and manage PAYG instalments so the ATO never catches you out.
- Contractor versus employee, sorted
- We help you work out who is genuinely a contractor and who is an employee for tax and super, so you are not caught later with unpaid super guarantee or PAYG.
- TPAR prepared without the scramble
- We track your payments to contractors through the year and prepare your Taxable Payments Annual Report so lodgement is routine rather than a last-minute rush.
- Tax planned around your big years
- When a busy run lifts your income, we plan ahead, use the deductions and concessions available, and help you set aside the right amount so profit stays profit.
- The right structure for risk and tax
- Construction carries real liability. We review whether a company or trust better protects you and manages tax, then put any change in place properly.
Services for you
Accounting and taxation
Accounts, tax returns and BAS handled accurately for builders, trades and subcontractors.
ExploreBookkeeping
Job-based books, payroll and TPAR support so your numbers keep up with the work.
ExploreTax planning and structuring
Planning around big-earning years and the right structure for liability and tax.
ExploreQuestions we hear most often.
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How do I manage cash flow when payments come in lumps?
We structure your accounts around jobs so you can see what is invoiced, what is held in retention and what is truly available, then plan wages, materials and tax around that rhythm rather than the bank balance on the day.
How do I know if a worker is a contractor or an employee?
It comes down to the substance of the arrangement, not just the label or the ABN. We assess each working relationship so you apply PAYG and super correctly and avoid a costly reassessment later.
What is the TPAR and do I need to lodge one?
If you are in building and construction and pay contractors, you generally need to lodge a Taxable Payments Annual Report each year. We track those payments through the year so the report is ready without a scramble.
Why do I get a big tax bill after a good year?
Strong income usually means more tax, and without planning it lands all at once. We forecast your position, use the concessions available and help you set money aside so the bill is expected and covered.
Turn busy jobs into real profit.
Book a consultation and we will look at your cash flow, contractor arrangements and tax position, then put structure around the way your work actually gets paid.