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The Value Of Depreciation
When Depreciation Makes You Money
Investors often think about the ways they can reduce the costs of owning an investment property and wonder how they could boost the cash flow earned. However when they do so, the deductions they can claim via depreciation are not always at the top of their list when it comes to saving money.
Around 80% of investors still do not maximise the depreciation deductions available from their investment property. Property investors should pro-actively secure a tax depreciation schedule.
To assist investors, here are four great reasons why investors should contact a specialist Quantity Surveyor and ask them to prepare a schedule today.
- Claim an average of $5,000 to $10,000 in the first year
Property depreciation is a non-cash deduction which can be claimed due to the gradual wear and tear of both the building structure and the plant and equipment items contained within the property.
On average, investors can claim between $5,000 and $10,000 in deductions within the first financial year alone. The Australian Taxation Office allows investor to claim depreciation for forty years. By claiming property depreciation, investors are essentially reducing their taxable income and therefore may benefit by receiving more in their annual tax return or avoiding having to pay additional taxes.
- Every property investor can benefit from a depreciation schedule
Some investors think that because their investment property is old, they won’t benefit from claiming depreciation. This is untrue. Both new and old properties will attract depreciation deductions for their owners. Depreciation deductions can be claimed for all types of investment properties including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, manufacturing and hotel and tourism accommodation.
- Adjust the previous two years tax returns
If you haven’t been claiming or maximising depreciation for your investment property, the previous two years tax returns can be adjusted and claimed back.
- The fee is 100% tax deductible
Although there is a cost involved in arranging a depreciation schedule, the fee is 100% deductible. Investors who arrange their schedule prior to the 30th of June each year can claim the fee back in the same year, while investors who arrange and pay their schedule in the new financial year can claim in the following year. This is all the more reason why investors should arrange their schedule in the lead up to a financial year rather than wait until tax time.
Investors who own, or who are planning on purchasing an investment property who would like to find out more about the depreciation deductions available for their investment property should contact one of the expert staff at BMT Tax Depreciation on 1300 728 726.
BMT Tax Depreciation also offer a guarantee that if they don’t find double their fee in depreciation deductions that investors will not need to pay for their services. If you would like to read more about property depreciation, visit the property investor’s page on the BMT website by clicking here.
Article provided by BMT Tax Depreciation.
Bradley Beer (B. Con. Mgt, AAIQS, MRICS) is the Managing Director of BMT Tax Depreciation.
Please contact 1300 728 726 or visit www.bmtqs.com.au for an Australia-wide service.