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ATO launches new tax essentials hub for building and construction tradies
HIA has been working with the ATO to help develop this resource, ensuring it addresses the questions members ask most often. Building and construction tradies – tax essentials is structured to reflect the differing tax obligations of residential building industry professionals. Whether you are an employee, a business or contractor with an ABN, you can go straight to the guidance that applies to you.
If you run you own residential building business, visit business or independent contractor tradies which covers tax, super and registration essentials specific to tradie businesses and contractors.
If you employ staff or engage subcontractors, it's also worth reviewing your obligations as an employer, including super guarantee, PAYG withholding and the Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR), due by 28 August each year for businesses paying contractors in the building and construction industry.
The construction industry tax hub covers:
- What you can and can't claim, including tools and equipment, protective clothing and vehicle expenses.
- Instant asset write-off and depreciation rules for tools, equipment and eligible vehicles under the simplified depreciation rules for small business.
- Registration essentials, including GST (mandatory once turnover reaches $75,000) and ABN requirements.
- Downloadable occupation guides for tradies, apprentices and construction workers.
- Record-keeping requirements, including the five-year minimum retention period for most tax records.
Members should take the time to review this resource against their own business structure and reporting practices. Getting the fundamentals right now reduces the risk of errors, penalties or ATO scrutiny down the track.
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