Frequently Asked Questions for Tradies & Builders
Straightforward answers to the most common accounting and tax questions from Australian tradies and construction professionals
Frequently asked questions
1. What is Tradies Accountant?
Tradies Accountant is a specialist accounting service focused on supporting tradies, builders, and construction professionals across Australia. We help you stay compliant, reduce tax, and grow your business.
2. What services do you offer?
Tax returns
Bookkeeping
BAS and GST lodgements
Payroll
VCFO services
Business structuring
ATO debt support
Xero setup
3. Do you specialise in the construction industry?
Yes. We understand the unique tax rules, deductions, and compliance needs of tradies and builders.
4. Can you help with overdue tax returns?
Yes. We regularly help tradies catch up on multiple years and deal with the ATO.
6. Do you offer after-hours or weekend appointments?
Yes. We offer flexible scheduling to suit tradies working on site during the day.
7. Can you help with ABN or business registration?
Yes. We assist with business structure advice and can register your ABN, company, or trust.
8. How much do your services cost?
Pricing depends on the service. We offer flat rates for tax returns and competitive monthly packages for bookkeeping.
9. Do I need to use accounting software?
It helps. We recommend and support both Xero and MYOB. We also provide training.
10. Do you offer bookkeeping packages?
Yes. We offer monthly and quarterly bookkeeping packages tailored to tradies.
11. Do you offer help with cash flow or budgeting?
Yes. We offer budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and business planning services.
12. Are you Xero certified?
Yes. We are Xero Certified Advisors and can set you up or clean up your Xero file.
13. Can I speak with someone over the phone or in person?
Yes. We offer phone, video, and in-person consultations from our Beverly Hills NSW office.
14. Do you help subcontractors with tax?
Yes. Whether you're a subcontractor or company director, we’ll help you maximise deductions and lodge on time.
15. Can you help me change accountants?
Yes. We make it simple and handle the transfer of your files and ATO access.
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