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Property Investing Basics
Download PDF This article is dedicated to the client who sold his rental property just before he retired rather than just after. A very frugal man who does not waste money on tax advice. For the sake of a bit over a year he paid more than $30,000 extra in tax. At times here …
What Name Should I Buy my Property In?
Download PDF This is a common question from investors and even sometimes purchasers of their own home. There is no one size fits all. Considering the cost of changing the ownership it is well worth seeking professional advice before you sign the contract. Just to repeat, before you sign the contract with the real …
Make Hay While the Sun Shines – Claiming Interest During Construction of a Residential Rental
(Download PDF) The ATO have issued a draft ruling on claiming expenses when you are constructing a rental property. TR 2021/D5 https://www.ato.gov.au/law/view/print?DocID=DTR%2FTR2021D5%2FNAT%2FATO%2F00001&PiT=99991231235958&fbclid=IwAR0IAFNOdKMzqPcho6-FIEI6-cOFGjggwMwWMflgbmx46UbHamRM2ZYDyJ8 From 1st July, 2019 the deduction of expenses relating to vacant land have been severely restricted. Specifically, in regard to the costs associated with vacant land that you are holding to build a …
Claiming Property Expense When Not Rented
Claiming Property Expense When Not Rented The big question is – “What is Exceptional Damage Beyond Your Reasonable Control?” The answer in the case of the above photo would depend on a DNA test because if your family does the damage, no tax deduction. What a segue! Sounds a lot more interesting than discussing …
Keeping the Nexus Between the Borrowing and the Expenditure
Keeping the Nexus Between the Borrowing and the Expenditure What the borrowed money is used to buy determines whether the interest on the loan is tax deductible. That is the basic rule. The link between the borrowing and the expenditure is called the nexus. This nexus needs to be very clear. You need to be …