The Tradies Accountant

19/08/2026

📊 New research from the Tradies National Health Survey (4,800+ tradies, Steel Blue x Australian Physiotherapy Association) is a wake-up call:

🔧 70% experience weekly work-related pain
😓 70%+ have felt burnout in the past year
💸 21% say cost-of-living pressure is hurting their mental health

The silver lining? More tradies than ever feel comfortable reaching out for support.

That same mindset applies to your business finances. You don't have to carry the bookkeeping, BAS lodgements and tax planning on top of everything else.

Look after your body, look after your mind, and let a professional look after your books. 📚

📞 Call us on 0450 036 225 today. Let's take that weight off your shoulders.

This year it was Australia's largest Tradies National Health Survey, conducted with input from more than 4,800 tradies around the country.

14/08/2026

It's Financial Awareness Day — and for small business owners and tradies, that means more than budgeting apps and savings tips.

If you're self-employed, you're the finance department, payroll officer, and tax planner all in one, so today's a great day to check the basics: separate accounts, tax savings set aside, deductions tracked, and pricing reviewed against rising costs.

Don't wait for a crisis to talk numbers — give us a call on 0450 036 225 and let's get your business finances sorted.

05/08/2026

Big changes to capital gains tax are now law, and small business owners need to know where they stand.

The good news: your small business CGT concessions haven't just survived the reforms — the turnover threshold has jumped from $2 million to $10 million, opening the door for more businesses to access the 50% discount on active assets.

Read our latest blog post to see how the new rules affect you, and get in touch to check your business is ready before the changes take effect on 1 July 2027.

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21/05/2026

Hiring your first employee is exciting, but the tax obligations that come with it can catch even experienced business owners off guard.

🚨 From PAYG withholding and superannuation to STP reporting and the upcoming Payday Super changes on 1 July 2026, the compliance landscape has never been more complex.

After 30+ years working with Australian business owners, the pattern is always the same: the mistakes are avoidable, but only if you know what's coming.

Whether you're onboarding your first hire or your fifteenth, now is the time to get your payroll systems in order. (Not after the ATO comes knocking!)

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I've written this blog post to give you a clear, practical overview of the key tax obligations when hiring employees in Australia.

20/05/2026

🤖 AI is impressive — but it can't replace the human expertise behind your numbers.

Nearly 1 in 5 businesses across the Asia-Pacific have already cut back on hiring accountants because of hashtag , and Australia is following the same trend heading into 2026.

AI can reconcile transactions and run reports, but it can't understand why your cash flow is tight, structure your business for tax efficiency, or tell you what your balance sheet really means for next quarter.

hashtag is about using the right tools guided by real professionals — so give my team a call today on 0450 036 225 and let's make sure your business is on the right track. 📞

AI is reshaping accounting and business, but human expertise remains essential for accuracy, context, and long-term success.