A Brand New Townhouse Purchased for $720,000
The Numbers: Vivian’s Investment Property
Type of Purchase
Rent
Expenses
While Vivian purchased a brand-new townhouse, she can’t claim deductions for the depreciation on the property’s plant and equipment (Division 40 assets) because she lived in the property for the first six months. According to the ATO, if the property was purchased after 2017, owners can’t claim depreciation for existing plant and equipment assets.
However, Vivian can claim deductions for the property’s capital works (Division 43) deductions.
Without Depreciation vs With Depreciation Services
The following cost breakdown shows Vivian’s cash position with and without depreciation in her second year of owning the property.
According to her Duo Tax depreciation schedule, Vivian could claim $9,000 depreciation in her first year.
Vivian’s numbers without a depreciation claim
Vivian’s numbers with a depreciation claim of $9,000
Without depreciation, Vivian would’ve had to have paid $127 out of her own pocket each week. However, by taking advantage of the Australian Tax Office’s tax breaks and making a depreciation claim, Vivian reduced that amount to only $62.
This means that Duo Tax was able to save Vivian a total of $3,330 in her first year of owning the investment property.
The great thing about her depreciation schedule is that it’s valid for up to 40 years! So, Vivian can continue saving money each year, as long as she continues to own the property.
Here’s How Much You Could Be Claiming
However, if you’re still feeling unsure about committing to ordering a depreciation schedule, we have designed a tax depreciation calculator to help you estimate what you could potentially claim on tax depreciation.
This is an accounting tool designed to help estimate and calculate the declining value of capital works and plant and equipment assets and relies on accurate figures to present accurate estimations.
Obtain your tax depreciation schedule in 3 easy steps.
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