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Haydon started work with Michael in early 2016 and has proven through his diligence and skill to be a worthy recipient of this award, as judged by field officers employed by HIA. There was only one bricklaying Award made by HIA and sponsor Stratco, covering all bricklaying apprenticeship years, so it is a strong recognition of effort to have achieved this award – well done Haydon!

I attended the event and on behalf of Australian Brick and Blocking Foundation (ABBTF) and presented this important award to Haydon. It was an honour and a pleasure to see SA’s apprentices from several trades, receive acknowledgement for their strong performances.

If you’re considering an Apprenticeship in SA check out your options at FCTA, TAFESA. Also visit Become-a-Bricklayer for information on how to explore bricklaying in your State and much more.

Just a bit more information on the role of Group Training:  For bricklayers not wanting to directly employ an Apprentice, Group Training is an excellent way to introduce new apprentices into your business without carrying the administration with the GTO employing and training the apprentice.

The host employer is a tradesperson who provides actual onsite training and as such pays the Group Training company a fee for the time that the apprentice spends onsite. There are advantages to this arrangement. For example some tradespeople want apprentices but do not want the responsibility of accruing or paying holiday pay, sick leave, and superannuation or training costs as such. Some tradesmen do not want the direct responsibility of overseeing the offsite training component and coordination of their apprentices to attend a local Training Provider (RTO), such as TAFESA, as part of the Certificate III completion. And some feel they may not have long term work and cannot sustain an apprentice for three to four years.

For apprentices it’s an alternative pathway to direct employment with a bricklayer, providing them instead with a ‘host’ employer while being employed by the GTO, in this case HIA. GTO vs RTO explained.

Tony Bishop
ABBTF Regional Manager North West

Source: HIA-Stratco South Australia Awards Apprentice Bricklayer 2017

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When it comes to your tax return, however, it can get a little complicated. Being a self-employed Tradesman or Contractor, you may have more tax responsibilities and liabilities to consider. These could include reporting your income and work expenses, and keeping proper business records. The best way to be prepared for the Tax Season, is to remain organised throughout the year and seek the right tax advice and services when completing your tax return.

Complied below is a list of expenses that can be deductible for most self-employed Tradesmen or Contractors. The list details the standard and not so commonly known possible tax deductions that you may be able to claim in your tax return 2017. To be able to claim your work-related expenses, the item must have been required for your business or job. Also, it is essential that you keep well-organised and easily accessible records, such as receipts or invoices, in a paper or electronic system. If you don’t and the ATO questions your tax return claims, you may be heavily penalised and face a fine, as well as additional fees.

Please note, that this is not an exhaustive list and that you should always seek advice from your Accountant before making a claim.

Table 1: Tax Deductible Expenses List for Self-Employed Tradesmen and Contractors.

First published: https://www.mastax.com.au/tax-deductions-for-tradies-and-contractors-tax-accountants-dingley-village/

Author │ Yohan Soza

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