Tax Deductible Power Tools Under $300 for Tradies EOFY 2026 Australia

There is a specific reason A$300 is the number every Aussie tradie should have stuck in their head between now and 30 June. Under current ATO rules, individual taxpayers (including sole traders who are not pooling under the small-business simplified depreciation rules) can generally claim an immediate deduction for a depreciating asset that cost A$300 or less, where the asset is used predominantly to produce assessable income. Above that, you are into low-value pooling or depreciation territory. So if you are a sparkie, chippie, plumber, fencer or weekend tile-flipper buying a new skin before EOFY, the sub-A$300 shelf is where the cleanest deduction story lives. (If you run a registered small-business entity, the A$20,000 instant asset write-off is a separate path with its own rules - check ato.gov.au or talk to a registered tax agent.)

Updated 17 June 2026: with under two weeks until 30 June, these sub-A$300 skins are the cleanest immediate-deduction picks before the FY2025-26 window closes. The asset has to be bought and ready for use by 30 June to claim against this financial year.

This is our pick of the best tax deductible power tools under $300 Australia can actually buy on Amazon AU right now. Every tool here is a brushless or otherwise serious skin from one of the major tradie platforms (M18, XR, LXT, ONE+, Bosch Professional), so you are not collecting toys - you are building out a kit you would put on a real site. If you are starting from scratch, pair these with our full cordless drill buying guide and the rolling deals page.

Quick Picks - Sub-$300 EOFY Tools for Tradies

DeWalt DCF850N-XJ 18V XR Brushless 3-Speed Compact Impact Driver (Skin)A$165Check Price →

Why the A$300 line matters for tradies at EOFY

The ATO splits depreciating assets used for work into two buckets. Items costing A$300 or less and used predominantly for producing assessable income can generally be claimed in full in the same financial year. Items above A$300 are depreciated over their effective life, or for eligible small businesses, may be eligible for the instant asset write-off (currently A$20,000 - check ato.gov.au for the current threshold). For a sole trader sparkie buying a new impact skin in June, the under-A$300 picks are about as clean as a work-related deduction gets - assuming the tool is genuinely used for work and you keep the receipt. That is not advice, it is context. The ATO's tools and equipment guidance is the place to read the actual rules, and a registered tax agent is the person to ask about your specific situation.

The other thing to keep in mind: work-use percentage. If you use a tool 100% for paid work, you can claim 100% of the cost (subject to the rules above). If you also use it on weekends doing your own renovation, you reduce the claim by your private-use portion. Honesty here matters - the ATO has been increasingly active on overclaimed tool deductions, and "I bought it for work" needs to be defensible.

1. DeWalt DCF850N-XJ - The Sole-Trader Impact Driver

The DeWalt DCF850N-XJ 18V XR brushless impact driver sits at around A$149 on Amazon AU as a skin (no battery, no charger). For a sole trader already on the XR platform - or about to be - this is the sharpest entry point into a brushless impact at EOFY. Rated to 205Nm of fastening torque across three speed modes, it covers everything from 14g Tek screws into top-hat through to 100mm batten screws into framing.

The good: It is one of the most compact brushless impacts on the AU market at 134mm head-to-tail, which matters when you are working in joist bays or behind switchboards. The three-speed control is genuinely useful - mode one keeps you out of trouble on cabinet hinges, mode three sends timber screws home without stalling.

The trade-off: The XR battery range is narrower than M18 or LXT, and the PowerStack batteries needed to keep the runtime competitive on heavy days are not cheap. If you are starting from zero, factor in two batteries and a charger before deciding this is the bargain it looks like as a bare skin.

Why it makes the EOFY list: at A$149 it sits comfortably under the A$300 line, so for a tradie using it predominantly for work, this is one of the cleanest immediate-deduction stories you will find on a brushless impact this year. Pair with our full impact driver buying guide if you are weighing it against M18 or LXT.

2. DeWalt DCD805N-XJ - Cheapest Serious Brushless Hammer Drill on Amazon AU

DeWalt DCD805N-XJ 18V XR Brushless 2-Speed Hammer Drill (Skin)A$169Check Price →

At around A$150, the DeWalt DCD805N-XJ 18V XR brushless hammer drill is the cheapest 18V brushless combi from a top-tier platform that we would still happily put on a site. Two-speed gearbox, hammer mode, 13mm chuck, 70Nm of torque - it is not a Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen 4, but it does not pretend to be either. For a sole trader who needs one drill that will drive screws all morning and chase a couple of dynabolts into masonry after lunch, it covers the ground.

The good: Brushless motor at a sub-A$200 price tag. Three-LED battery gauge so you actually know what is left. Belt clip included.

The trade-off: The hammer mode is fine for the occasional dynabolt into brick - not the right tool if you are trying to chase plumbing through double-brick on a regular basis. For that you want a dedicated SDS+ rotary hammer.

Pair it with the DCF850N impact above and you have a two-tool sole-trader XR kit for under A$300 total in skins, both of which may qualify as individual immediate-deduction tools under the A$300 rule.

3. Milwaukee M18 FUEL M18FID30 - The M18 Tradie's Heavy-Hitter

Milwaukee M18 FUEL GEN 4 1/4" Hex Impact Driver M18FID30 (Skin)A$225Check Price →

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL M18FID30 Gen 4 1/4" hex impact driver runs about A$239 as a skin on Amazon AU. If you are already deep in the M18 ecosystem - and a lot of Aussie tradies are - this is the impact driver to buy this EOFY. Rated to 271Nm of fastening torque with four drive modes including the self-tapping Tek-screw mode, it punches through 100mm batten screws into hardwood like it is going through butter. Knurled.

The good: Drive Control mode 4 is excellent for self-drilling Tek screws into top-hat or steel battens - it ramps up and then backs off automatically once it senses the head has seated. Fast, neat heads, no overdrives. The Gen 4 brushless motor is noticeably quieter than the Gen 3 it replaced.

The trade-off: At 134mm head-to-tail it is slightly longer than the DeWalt DCF850 and the Makita DTD172. Not a deal-breaker, but if you spend half your day inside cabinetry, the DeWalt's nose is shorter.

At A$239 it falls under the A$300 threshold by a comfortable margin, which makes it one of the few M18 FUEL skins on Amazon AU where the immediate-deduction story is uncomplicated.

4. Makita DGA504Z 18V LXT 125mm Angle Grinder - The Sparkie's EOFY Pick

Makita DGA504Z 18V LXT Brushless 125mm Angle Grinder (Skin)A$229Check Price →

The Makita DGA504Z 18V LXT brushless 125mm angle grinder at around A$229 is one of the longest-serving brushless grinders in the LXT line and still one of the best 125mm cordless grinders on the AU market at the price. Electric brake, anti-restart protection, soft-start, and Active Feedback Sensing (AFT) that cuts the motor if the wheel binds - all genuinely useful when you are cutting threaded rod above your head in a ceiling space.

The good: Brake stops the disc in under two seconds. AFT shuts the motor down if the wheel kicks - safer than it sounds when you are doing repeated cuts on conduit. Tool-less wheel cover adjustment.

The trade-off: It is a paddle-switch design only on some SKUs in Australia - check the listing before you click. If you prefer a slide switch (some sparkies do, for one-handed locked-on cutting), look at the slide variant.

For sparkies cutting tray, fencers chopping galv pipe, or metal trades generally, this is one of the cleanest LXT skin deductions on the under-A$300 shelf this EOFY. See the full angle grinder buying guide for how it stacks up against the Milwaukee M18 FUEL braking grinder (which is excellent but sits well above the A$300 line).

5. Milwaukee M18 FUEL FMT-0 - The Renovator's Multi-Tool

Milwaukee M18 FUEL FMT-0 brushless multi-toolCheck Price →

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL FMT-0 brushless multi-tool runs around A$265 as a skin. If you do reno work in any volume - lining out old places in Carlton, retrofitting kitchens in Newcastle, undercutting jambs for the new floor - a multi-tool earns its keep faster than almost any other skin you can buy.

The good: Variable speed dial 1-7 plus the trigger. Tool-less blade change that actually works one-handed (unlike some of the older oscillators where the cam was fiddly). The FUEL brushless motor handles plunge cuts in nail-embedded timber that would have stalled a brushed Bosch.

The trade-off: If you are already on LXT or XR, ignore this and look at the Makita DTM52 or the DeWalt DCS355 instead - the M18 FUEL multi-tool only makes sense if M18 is already your platform.

Under A$300, brushless, FUEL platform - the EOFY case for this one writes itself for any sole-trader reno carpenter or kitchen-fit-out chippie. Read the multi-tool buying guide for the cross-platform comparison.

6. Bosch Professional GLM 50-27 C - The Quoting Tool

Bosch Professional GLM 50-27 C Laser Distance Measurer with BluetoothA$218.09Check Price →

If you quote your own jobs - and most sole traders do - the laser distance meter pays for itself in the first week. The Bosch Professional GLM 50-27 C at around A$248 measures to 50m, talks to your phone over Bluetooth via the Bosch MeasureOn app, and stores measurements you can paste straight into a sketch or a quote.

The good: 50m range is plenty for residential. Bluetooth connection to MeasureOn means you can mark up a floor plan on your phone as you walk through. Tilt sensor for indirect measurements where you cannot get a clean line of sight.

The trade-off: The Bosch app is fine, not great. If you already live in PlanGrid or AutoCAD Mobile, you will use the laser for the number and tap it into your existing tool, which is fine - the laser hardware is the bit that matters.

At A$248 it is under the A$300 line. For sole traders doing their own quoting, the immediate-deduction case here is straightforward. See the full laser and measuring tools guide for how it compares against the Leica DISTO X3.

7. Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C - The EOFY Work Light

Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool)A$193.16Check Price →

Work lights do not get the love that drills and impacts do, but try lining out a roof space in July at 5pm without one and you will understand. The Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C construction floodlight at around A$195 puts out a credible 2,200 lumens, mounts on a tripod thread, and runs on the same Bosch Professional 18V battery as the rest of the platform.

The good: Two-stage brightness, IP54 dust/water resistance, will tip over and survive. Magnet on the base.

The trade-off: If you are already on M18 and want one battery platform across the whole van, look at the Milwaukee M12 ROVER 2364-20 at around A$145 instead - smaller output (1,000 lumens) but on M12, it is a different beast.

Both are well under A$300 and both fit the work-related deduction case if site lighting is something you genuinely need. See the work lights buying guide for the full lineup.

How to actually claim a sub-$300 tool at EOFY (general info, not advice)

The mechanics, in plain English:

• Receipt: Keep it. The ATO does not care about your photo of a sticker on the box - they want the tax invoice. Most retailers (Amazon AU included) email a tax invoice within minutes of dispatch. File it somewhere you will find it next July.
• Work-use percentage: If you use the tool 100% for paid work, you can claim 100% of the cost. If you sometimes do your own renos at home with the same drill, reduce the claim by the private-use portion. Honest estimate, defensible if asked.
• Sub-A$300 immediate deduction: Individuals (including sole traders not in the small-business simplified depreciation pool) can generally claim the full cost in the same year, where the tool costs A$300 or less and is used predominantly to produce assessable income. Above A$300, you are into depreciation or pooling.
• Timing: The asset has to be acquired and ready for use by 30 June 2026 for the FY2025-26 claim. Buying it on 1 July and getting it in the van on 5 July is next year's claim.
• Talk to a registered tax agent before you act on any of this. Your circumstances - sole trader vs. employee, small business simplified depreciation pool vs. not, GST registration - all change what you can claim and how.

A note on tax

This article is general information only and is not tax advice. top7tools.au is not a registered tax agent. Whether you can claim a deduction depends on your circumstances - your work-use percentage, your business structure, and current ATO rules. Talk to a registered tax agent or check ato.gov.au before claiming any deduction based on information you read here.

Final word - buy on the merits, claim if you qualify

The EOFY angle is real and the rules above are real, but the order matters. Buy the tool because it earns its keep on the truck or in the workshop. The deduction, if it applies to you, is a tax-time bonus on a purchase you would have made anyway. The fastest way to lose money at EOFY is to buy a tool you do not need because you read "tax deductible" somewhere - the ATO does not refund the full price of a tool you cannot justify.

If you are still working out the kit, start with our top 7 cordless drills, the top 7 impact drivers, and the rolling EOFY deals page. For a wider EOFY view, see our best cordless drill deals EOFY 2026 Australia guide, our breakdown of which EOFY tool sales are worth it and which to skip, the EOFY tradies starter kit under $1,500, and - if you run a registered business - the instant asset write-off tools under $20,000 guide for the over-A$300 path. Buy before 30 June to claim against this financial year if you are eligible - and talk to your accountant first.