BAS and bookkeeping for pressure-washing businesses, without the Sunday-night spreadsheet
Pressure washing is a gear-heavy trade. The statement shows petrol for the machine and the ute, sodium hypochlorite and surfactant from a chemical supplier, a surface cleaner or new hose reel from an equipment shop, water fill fees, and the trailer rego. Income arrives as a mix of instant transfers from homeowners and 30-day invoices from strata managers and real estate agents.
FlowFi sorts the lot from the statement you already have, works out GST on the chemicals and equipment, and builds the quarterly BAS. You review it and copy the labels into ATO Online.
General information only, not tax advice. Check your own situation with a registered tax agent or the ATO.
What FlowFi does for pressure-washing businesses
Separates equipment from running costs
A new pressure washer or surface cleaner is flagged as equipment. Fuel, chemicals and nozzles are categorised as running costs.
Flags GST on chemicals and fuel
Chemical suppliers, fuel and hire fees are checked for GST so your 1B figure is built from real purchases.
Invoices strata and agents with reminders
Send an invoice with the job address and before-and-after notes, then let automatic reminders chase the 30-day payers.
Tracks travel between jobs
Log the drive from a driveway in one suburb to a roof in the next. FlowFi applies the current ATO cents-per-kilometre rate where it applies.
Builds the BAS from your statement
Upload the quarter, review the pre-filled figures and copy them into ATO Online.
How it works
Upload your bank statement
Export a CSV or PDF from your bank (CBA, Westpac, NAB, ANZ, Macquarie and most others) and drop it into FlowFi. No bank login, ever.
AI sorts every transaction
Income, expenses, equipment and transfers are categorised, GST is worked out on each line and likely deductions are flagged for you to confirm.
Review and lodge your BAS
Check the pre-filled labels, copy them into ATO Online in about five minutes, or export the pack for your accountant. FlowFi does not lodge for you.
Common deductions for pressure-washing businesses
Expenses pressure-washing businesses often claim. FlowFi flags these categories as they appear in your statement so you can confirm each one.
- Pressure washers, surface cleaners, hose reels and pumps (written off or depreciated)
- Chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, surfactants and degreasers
- Fuel for petrol-driven machines and generators
- Vehicle and trailer running costs on the business-use portion
- Water tanks, hoses, nozzles and other consumables
- Public liability and equipment insurance
- Protective gear, gumboots, gloves and eye protection
- Phone, quoting software, website and a share of your home office
General information only, not tax advice. Check your own situation with a registered tax agent or the ATO.
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Questions pressure-washing businesses ask
Fuel goes into the ute and into the machine. Does that matter?
Fuel for the machine is a straight business expense. Fuel for the vehicle is a motor vehicle expense claimed on the business-use portion. It helps to buy them on separate receipts where you can. FlowFi lets you split or recategorise a transaction in a couple of taps.
Is my trailer a vehicle expense?
Trailer registration, insurance and repairs are generally claimed as business expenses on the business-use portion, separately from the car or ute. The trailer itself is an asset that can be written off or depreciated.
When do I need to register for GST?
Once your GST turnover reaches $75,000 in a rolling 12 months, or you expect it to. Many pressure washing businesses cross that line in their second year. FlowFi tracks your running turnover so you can see it coming.
Can I use FlowFi if I also do gutter cleaning or window cleaning?
Yes. Income is income regardless of the service, and the expense categories are much the same. If you want to see which service earns more, tag invoices by service type.
General information only, not tax advice. Check your own situation with a registered tax agent or the ATO.
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