Electrician

Tax, structure & advisory for Sydney electricians

Most sparkeys are in the wrong structure. Sole trader made sense when you started. It does not make sense at $300K turnover with a van, tools, and an apprentice.

Where most businesses leave money on the table

These are the strategic gaps we close — the ones that cost real money when they are ignored.

Entity structure review

Sole trader, company, or trust? The right answer depends on your turnover, assets, and where you want to be in five years. We model it properly — not guess.

Vehicle and tool deductions

Logbooks, instant asset write-off timing, and the difference between a deduction that holds up and one that triggers a review. We get it right the first time.

Growth without surprises

Taking on your first apprentice? Subcontracting out work? Each step changes your tax, super, and insurance obligations. We map it before you commit.

What we deliver

Every deliverable is principal-signed. Not delegated, not templated — built for your situation.

  • Entity structure modelling — sole trader vs company vs trust
  • Tax return preparation with trade-specific deduction optimisation
  • Capital gains planning on tools, vehicles, and business goodwill
  • BAS strategy and GST structuring
  • Apprentice and subcontractor compliance
  • Business valuation when you are ready to sell or bring in a partner

The result

You are in the right structure, claiming everything you are entitled to, and your tax position is built to hold up — not just to look good on paper.

They moved me from sole trader to a company trust structure. Saved me $18K in the first year and I finally understand my numbers.

Licensed electrician, Northern Beaches

Common questions from electricians

Can I claim my van as a tax deduction?

Yes, but the method matters. You can use the logbook method (actual expenses proportional to business use) or the cents-per-kilometre method for cars under the luxury car limit. For a commercial vehicle used predominantly for business, you may be able to claim 100% of running costs. We set up the right method and maintain the records so it holds up if the ATO asks.

Should I be a sole trader or a company?

It depends on your turnover, risk profile, and growth plans. Sole trader is simpler but exposes personal assets and caps out on tax rate advantages above $45K taxable income. A company or trust structure can provide asset protection and tax planning flexibility — but adds compliance cost. We model both scenarios with your actual numbers so the decision is clear.

What happens if my BAS is already overdue?

We catch it up. We reconstruct from bank data, lodge the overdue returns, and where appropriate, apply to the ATO for penalty remission. Most penalties for late lodgement can be remitted if you have a reasonable excuse and get back on track — which is exactly what we do.

Need bookkeeping handled too?

Done-for-you bookkeeping so the numbers are clean before the strategy starts.

Ready to talk?

15 minutes. No obligation. We assess whether our specialisations match your situation. If they don't, we'll tell you straight.