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30 Jun 2026
EOFY 2026 Checklist
Sort your end-of-financial-year before 30 June 2026 — $20K instant asset write-off (final year), prepayments, repairs, key deductions most small businesses miss
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Cash Flow & Quoting
Invoicing, payments, quoting systems
30 Jun 2026
Q4 Super + Payday Super Transition
Pay Q4 super in June (not July) for the deduction, plus the SBSCH closure on 30 June 2026 and switching to a commercial clearing house ahead of Payday Super starting 1 July 2026
Tax, BAS & ATO Deductions
GST, EOFY, deductions, ATO compliance
14 Jul 2026
STP Finalisation
Single Touch Payroll finalisation by 14 July 2026 — what employers must do, how to reconcile against payroll software, and how this generates pre-filled tax returns for employees
Urgent 2026
Fair Work & Compliance
Sham contracting, payroll, super rules
Insurance & Licensing
Public liability, WorkCover, WA licensing
Superannuation
Payday super, employee contributions
Contracts & Agreements
Client contracts, subcontractor agreements
GST & Invoicing
GST registration, invoicing rules
Vehicle & Plant Deductions
Ute, tools, equipment claims
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Employee vs Contractor Classification
ATO & Fair Work classification tests, sham contracting risk, ABN requirements, super obligations
Financial Decision Making
Buy vs lease, hiring ROI, expansion analysis, capital allocation
Profitability & Margin Improvement
Pricing strategy, cost analysis, margin optimisation, break-even analysis
Debt Management & Financing
Debt Management & Financing
Personal vs Business Money Separation
Separating personal and business finances, correct account structures
Budgeting & Expense Control
Business budgeting, expense tracking, cost reduction, spend management
Retirement & Exit Planning
Business sale prep, succession planning, exit strategy, retirement readiness
Business Structure
Sole trader vs company, asset protection
Hiring Your First Employee
Step-by-step guide to hiring staff — TFN declarations, super choice, Fair Work Information Statement, WorkCover, payroll setup
Payroll, Super & Payday Super Compliance
Payday Super (July 2026), SG rates, STP Phase 2, payment deadlines, payroll obligations, penalty regime
Fair Work & Modern Awards Compliance
Identifying the correct Modern Award, NES obligations, penalty rates, casual conversion, minimum wages, rostering rules
Employment Contracts & Agreements
Compliant employment contracts, minimum requirements, restraint of trade, IP clauses, contractor agreements, NES interaction
Staff Retention & Performance Management
Keeping good staff, performance review frameworks, legal requirements for warnings and PIPs, workplace culture
Managing Contractors & Subcontractors
Best practices for working with subcontractors, payment terms, insurance requirements, sham contracting avoidance
Workplace Policies & Handbooks
Essential workplace policies — WHS, bullying & harassment, code of conduct, leave, grievance procedures, employee handbooks
Termination & Redundancy
Legally ending employment, unfair dismissal risk, redundancy process, notice periods, final pay obligations
Apprentices & Trainees
Taking on apprentices, government incentives, training contracts, supervision requirements, wages & conditions
IP & Trademark Protection
Trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, IP clauses in contracts, brand protection, ACCC considerations
Privacy & Data Obligations
Australian Privacy Act, APPs, data breach notification, customer data handling, privacy policies
Risk & Liability Management
Public liability, professional indemnity, director duties, risk mitigation strategies
Disputes & Debt Recovery
Payment disputes, debt recovery, demand letters, small claims, QCAT/NCAT/VCAT tribunals
Leases & Commercial Property
Retail/commercial lease terms, fit-out obligations, rent reviews, lease assignment, landlord disputes
Licensing, Permits & Registrations
Industry-specific licences, council permits, ABN/ACN, ASIC obligations, state-based registrations
Australian Consumer Law & Guarantees
Consumer guarantees, refund policies, warranties, misleading conduct, ACCC compliance

Tradie Topic Guides

Tailored articles for tradies: ATO deductions for tools & vehicles, subcontractor agreements, insurance, cash flow and licensing compliance.

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Tax Deductions for Tradies: What You Can Claim in 2026

Tradies have some of the broadest deduction categories of any occupation — but also some of the highest ATO audit rates.

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Vehicle and Ute Claims for Tradies: Logbook vs Cents-per-KM

For most tradies, the work vehicle is the single largest tax deduction available.

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Licensing Requirements for WA Tradies

Western Australia regulates most building and trade activities through a licensing system administered by the Building Services Board (building, painting, cabinetmaking), the Electrical Licensing Board (electrical), and the Plumbers Licensing Board (plumbing, gasfitting, drainage).

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How to Quote Jobs as a Tradie: Pricing Guide

A good quote wins the job, covers your costs, and delivers a fair profit.

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