Prepare your investment property for the new financial year

Prepare your investment property for the new financial year

At the start of the new financial year, property investors have a valuable chance to review and enhance their investment approaches. Here are some ways to effectively gear up for the new financial year.

Know the important tax dates

Knowing the important tax dates is essential in preparing for the new financial year.

  • Investors who are lodging their tax return through an accountant must lodge the previous yearโ€™s return by 15 May.
  • 30 June marks the end of the financial year, which is the cut-off date to which investors can pay expenses and claim those costs in this yearโ€™s return.
  • Investors lodging their tax return through the ATOโ€™s online portal must lodge their tax return by October 31.

Know which deductions you can claim

There are several deductions available to property investors which can improve cash flow significantly come tax time. Understanding which deductions youโ€™re eligible for and how to maximise them, can help reduce your taxable income and lower potential tax liabilities.

It’s important to note that expenses can only be deducted if they are directly related to an investment property.

Prepay expenses

To claim costs in the same financial year all expenses, including repairs and maintenance, interest, insurance, tax depreciation schedules, and ongoing expenses, must be paid before 30 June. Ensure that all expenses are prepaid before this date to be eligible for claiming them in the same year.

Keep records

One of the most important steps is to keep detailed records of all income and expenses associated with the property. Records should include rental income, mortgage payments, council and land taxes, insurance, costs of repairs and maintenance, and any other expenses related to the property.

Keeping records supports claims for deductions and will help you and your accountant prepare for the new financial year.

Go through an accountant

While you can prepare your own tax return, the process can be quite complex. Therefore, itโ€™s often advisable to seek assistance from a qualified accountant. Accountants play a crucial role in helping people navigate intricate tax laws and ensure that all eligible claims are maximised and accurately filed.

Maximise deductions with depreciation

The ATO allows owners of income-producing properties to claim a tax deduction for the wear and tear of the property and its assets over time.

Depreciation is claimable under two categories. Capital works (Division 43) deductions are claimable on the buildingโ€™s structure and permanent assets. Plant and equipment (Division 40) depreciation is claimable on the easily removable or mechanical assets.

Investors wanting to maximise deductions and lower their taxable income should be claiming depreciation. Claiming depreciation allows investors to recoup a portion of the costs associated with owning and maintaining an investment property.

Because depreciation is the only non-cash deduction available to investors, no money needs to be spent to claim it.

BMT Tax Depreciation is Australiaโ€™s leading supplier of residential and commercial tax depreciation schedules. BMT find their residential clients an average property depreciation claim of more than $11,000 in the first full financial year. To learn more about preparing for the new financial year with property depreciation call BMT on 1300 728 726 or Request a Quote.

The information provided in this article is of general use only and should not be used as a quote or advice. BMT recommend consulting an accountant before making financial decisions. Contact BMT for a specialised tax depreciation schedule on 1300 728 726 or visit bmtqs.com.auย 

 

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