Tax deductions guide
Landscaper Tax Deductions Australia 2025-26
Landscapers can have equipment, vehicle, PPE, materials, and insurance costs. This guide shows what to collect before estimating deductions. It is written for landscapers, gardeners, and outdoor maintenance contractors and is designed to work with the free TradieCalc.au tax calculator.
Open the free tradie tax calculatorCommon deductions to check
- Mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, hand tools, fuel containers, blades, batteries, and repairs used for work.
- Boots, gloves, hats, sunscreen, eye protection, hearing protection, wet weather gear, and hi-vis where required.
- Materials, plants, mulch, subcontractors, equipment hire, insurance, and accounting fees for ABN contractors.
- Vehicle, trailer, parking, tolls, and travel between client sites.
What to enter in the calculator
| Calculator section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Tools and PPE | Work tools, protective equipment, replacement parts, and eligible clothing used to earn income. |
| Licences and tickets | Renewals, industry tickets, union fees, and work-related training connected to your current role. |
| Travel and vehicle | Site-to-site kilometres, parking, tolls, overnight travel, or logbook-based work vehicle expenses. |
| ABN contractor mode | Business income, materials, subcontractors, equipment hire, insurance, accounting, super, and PAYG instalments. |
Records to keep
- Equipment receipts and service records.
- Client schedule or diary showing work locations.
- Fuel and vehicle records separated from private use.
Keep records for long enough to support the claim if the ATO asks. Photos of receipts, bank records, supplier statements, and job diaries can all help explain the work connection.
Common mistakes
- Claiming all vehicle costs without records.
- Claiming household gardening equipment used privately.
- Not recording small replacement parts and consumables.
This guide is general information only. Deductions depend on your circumstances, employment type, and records. Speak with a registered tax agent for personal advice.
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