What tax records should tradies keep for 5 years?
Keep records that prove the amount, work connection, date, supplier, and work-use percentage of each claim.
Last updated: 7 July 2026. General information for Australian tradies. Not personal tax advice.
Core records
Receipts, invoices, bank statements, supplier account histories, photos of receipts, and job diaries are useful.
Vehicle and phone records
Keep logbooks, odometer readings, site addresses, toll statements, parking receipts, phone bills and work-use diaries.
ABN records
Keep invoices issued, payments received, GST records, BAS documents, supplier bills, subcontractor invoices, and insurance policies.
Where to enter it in TradieCalc
Use the PDF report after calculating as a summary, but keep the original receipts and records separately.
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