Specialist Accountants for Cabinet Makers & Joinery Businesses
Cabinet makers and joiners deal with material costs, workshop equipment, and project-based income. Tradewise helps cabinet makers stay profitable and compliant.
Cabinet Maker Accounting Pain Points
- Tracking material costs accurately
- Claiming workshop machinery correctly
- Managing cash flow across custom projects
- GST on progress payments and deposits
- No clear job profitability tracking
Top ATO Risks:
- Tools and equipment claims not depreciated correctly
- Home workshop expenses claimed incorrectly
- GST inconsistencies on materials and custom orders
- Mixing personal and business purchases
Cabinet Maker-Specific Deductions
- Workshop machinery and tools
- Materials and consumables
- Vehicles and fuel
- PPE and workwear
- Software and design tools
- Insurance and licences
Key Advice:
- Maintain a log of workshop usage for home-office claims
- Depreciate high-value tools
- Keep clear invoices for custom jobs
How Tradewise Accountants Helps Trade Businesses Reduce ATO Risk
- At Tradewise Accountants, we specialise in trade businesses. For each trade we:
- Benchmark deductions against industry standards
- Ensure vehicle, tool, and equipment claims are compliant
- Set up bookkeeping and invoicing systems
- Manage BAS and GST accurately
- Deal with the ATO on your behalf if needed
- Most tradies see fewer audit flags and better cash flow within months of working with us.
Why Cabinet Makers Choose Tradewise
- Experience with manufacturing-style trades
- Job costing and margin tracking
- Fixed-price accounting packages
- Plain-English advice