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Guest post: Depreciation on investment properties
We have a guest post from our friends over at Capital Claims Tax Depreciation.
How claiming for depreciation boosts cash flow
Right now cash flow is front of mind for so many landlords. With the economy hurting, maximising cash flow from…

Vacant land deduction changes
Legislation that passed through Parliament last month prevents taxpayers from claiming a deduction for expenses incurred for holding vacant land.
The amendments are not only retrospective but go beyond purely vacant land.
Previously,…

Positives and negatives of gearing
Negatively gearing an investment property is viewed by many Australians as a tax effective way to get ahead.
According to Treasury, more than 1.9 million people earned rental income in 2012-13 and of those about 1.3 million reported a…

Rental property expenses: what you can and can't claim
It’s not uncommon for landlords to be confused about what they can and can’t claim for their rental properties.
In general, deductions can only be claimed if they were incurred in the period that you rented the property or during…

Own an investment property?
Get ready for tax time
Tax time has arrived, and we have put together some practical information to help rental property owners prepare and lodge your tax return this year.
There are helpful resources available for rental property…