10 Things Every Tradie Should Claim Before June 30 

🔧 10 Things Every Tradie Should Claim Before June 30 (But Usually Forgets)

✅ Key Takeaways

• Most tradies are missing out on $1,000s in claims each EOFY

• Forgotten expenses often include tools, fuel, training, and even your phone bill

• Getting organised now means less stress (and more cash back)

• TradieM8 can’t track deductions yet, but it helps keep your jobs and admin sorted so nothing slips through the cracks next year

Tax time’s coming—and if you’re still digging through the glovebox for receipts, it’s time to tighten things up.

Here are 10 things you can probably claim — but might’ve forgotten about.

1. 🛠️ Tools & Equipment

Anything you’ve bought for the job — drills, ladders, grinders — could be claimable. If it's over $300, it may need to be depreciated over time.

2. ⛽ Fuel & Vehicle Expenses

If your ute gets you to the job, part of your fuel, rego, and servicing costs can be claimed. Use either the logbook method or cents per kilometre.

3. 👷 Protective Gear & Uniforms

Hi-vis, boots, safety glasses, gloves — plus washing costs for work-branded gear? Add it to the list.

4. 🧾 Licences & Tickets

White card, scaffolding ticket, confined space — if it’s required for the job, it's probably deductible.

5. 🔒 Insurance & Income Protection

Your toolbox and your body are your income. If you’ve got insurance on either, don’t forget to claim it.

6. 📱 Phone & Internet

Take work calls or use your phone for quoting? You can claim part of your bills as a work expense.

7. 📦 Consumables

Small, job-related purchases like sandpaper, nails, adhesives — they all count, and they all add up.

8. 🏠 Home Office / Garage Use

Quoting from home or storing tools in the garage? You may be able to claim a portion of your household expenses.

9. 💻 Business Software

Subscriptions for quoting, invoicing, or admin support (like TradieM8) can often be deducted — just keep the receipt.

10. 📚 Training & Upskilling

Any work-related courses or workshops count — including safety refreshers or learning how to market your business better.

👊 Don’t Let Another EOFY Hit You in the Wallet

If you’re working hard but missing out on the admin side — you’re not alone. Most tradies don’t have the time to chase every receipt or track every job manually.

That’s where TradieM8 helps.
While it’s not your accountant, it does keep your quotes, jobs, follow-ups, and client info sorted — so EOFY doesn’t feel like a scramble.

👉 Want next EOFY to be stress-free?
Start your 14-day free trial of TradieM8 here: www.tradiem8.com