The Site Shed | Systems, Strategy and Growth for Tradies and Contractors
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The Site Shed | Systems, Strategy and Growth for Tradies and Contractors
These Tax Red Flags Are Costing Tradies Money| ft. Claudio Gambin | Ep. 482
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In Episode 482, Matt is joined by Claudio Gambin, a financial adviser and tax strategist who specialises in helping trade and construction business owners stop overpaying tax and start using smarter financial strategies.
If your accountant only speaks to you at tax time, pushes generic advice, or can’t explain how to legally reduce your effective tax rate, this episode will open your eyes. Claudio breaks down the most common tax red flags tradies miss, why being proactive matters more than minimising tax at all costs, and how to reinvest savings back into your business to fuel long-term growth.
This conversation goes beyond tax returns and dives into strategy, cash flow, scalability, and what actually makes a trade business bankable and sellable.
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Key Chapters:
00:00 – The tax questions tradies should be asking
01:10 – Why most tradies overpay tax
03:54 – The best investment is your business (not more assets)
08:41 – Why reinvesting profit is tax-effective
10:00 – Proactive tax planning explained
15:08 – Depreciation, leverage & overlooked tax wins
18:04 – The 3 golden questions for your accountant
21:20 – Using tax savings to fuel growth
24:45 – Eliminating lifestyle expenses from your business
28:13 – What makes a trade business sellable
38:05 – Strategy, time, and staying proactive
Links mentioned in this episode:
GFG Solutions: https://gfgsolutions.com/
Claudio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudgambin/
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Website: https://gfgsolutions.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudgambin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudio.gambin/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiogambin
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