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Maximising your property tax depreciation and claims

To maximise tax deductions on Division 40 and Division 43 assets, investment property owners need a tax depreciation schedule. It is a detailed report showing the claimable deductions on an investment property.

Preparation for PAYG employees at tax time

Make a note of the lodgement deadlines for personal tax returns, and start collecting the information you will need. Unless your affairs are simple, professional help is usually money well spent.

EOFY and new depreciation rules for property

In 2017, significant changes were made to property depreciation legislation. Residential property investors and owners should become familiar with how the changes will affect their current and future assets.

Tax deductions are still available for property investors

There are many costs associated with owning an investment property, and a major one is depreciation of assets. It's wise to claim the full range of legitimate tax deductions as part of the economics of investing.

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