The New Year is the perfect time to get on top of your books – and these bookkeeping tips for tradies will help you do just that.

BAS, GST, super… the ATO’s deadlines don’t wait. 🧾⏳ If you’re already swimming in receipts or juggling too many admin tasks, you’re not alone – it’s all part of running a trade business. But it doesn’t have to feel like chaos.

Compliance Doesn’t Have To Be a Headache

📅 Staying on top of your obligations isn’t just about ticking boxes for the ATO. It’s about knowing where your money’s going, keeping your cash flow healthy, and protecting your business (and your sanity).

When your BAS, GST, and super are up to date, everything else runs smoother — from your quoting to your payroll. No fines, no nasty surprises.

Check out this ATO BAS calendar to stay ahead of due dates.

Bookkeeping Can Save More Than Just Tax

❤️ We’ve worked with plenty of tradies whose books nearly cost them their weekends – and their relationships.

If your partner’s been doing the books to “help out,” it might be time to ease the load. Clean files = less frustration, fewer fights, and more time doing what matters – whether that’s being on the tools or at home with the fam. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍻

Take a Breath and Get Ahead

💪 Starting the year with tidy books gives you a massive advantage. Instead of playing catch-up in March, you’ll be clear, confident, and ready to scale.

Here’s a few quick wins to lock in now:

✅ Start your BAS prep early – don’t wait until it’s urgent
✅ Review your GST setup – are your codes still right for how you work?
✅ Sort your team’s super – don’t risk a late payment
✅ Tidy up your Xero file – get help if you’re unsure what goes where

A couple of hours now could save you days of hassle later.

You Don’t Have To Do It All Yourself

We know bookkeeping isn’t why you started your trade business. That’s where we come in.

At Tradies Bookkeeping, we help tradies across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, and Darwin stay organised, compliant, and in control of their numbers.

📧 bettina@tradiesbookkeeping.com.au
📱 0424 467 921

Let’s make 2025 the year you stop winging it – and start winning it. 💯