Industries · Tradies & Construction
Accounting support built for tradies & construction.
Quotes from the ute, subbies to pay, TPAR to lodge and a vehicle full of deductible tools. SML keeps trade businesses compliant and shows which jobs actually make money.
Where the money leaks
The pressure points we see in tradies & construction.
- Invoices go out late because the paperwork happens after dark.
- Contractor payments that trigger TPAR reporting obligations many trades never hear about until the ATO asks.
- Vehicle, tools and equipment costs claimed on guesswork instead of records.
- Subcontractor or employee? Getting it wrong can create back-dated super obligations.
- Busy all year, but no idea which jobs made money and which quietly lost it.
What SML handles
Done together, with the records behind it.
TPAR preparation & lodgement
Taxable Payments Annual Report for building and construction handled on time, every August.
Vehicle & equipment deductions
Logbooks, asset write-offs and depreciation set up so claims survive review.
Contractor vs employee review
Payment arrangements checked against super and withholding obligations before they become a problem.
Job-level profitability
Simple job tracking so you can see margin by project, not just a yearly total.
BAS, payroll & super for crews
The compliance layer handled together, with clear records behind it.
Free self-check · 3 minutes
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Guides worth reading before we talk.
Motor Vehicle Expenses for Business
Read guideClaiming Business Deductions
Read guideSuperannuation Guarantee for Employers
Read guideAccounts Receivable Follow-Up
Read guideNext step
Talk to someone who knows your industry's numbers.
Book a conversation with SML and bring the issue you want fixed first — we'll shape the bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and tax around how your business actually runs.
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