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What’s a Duo Tax Improvement Report?
A Duo Tax Improvement Report is a document that details all qualifying capital improvements made to a property over its ownership period.Unlike regular repairs or maintenance (which are generally deductible against rental income), capital improvements increase the property’s value and can be added to your cost base for CGT. Quantity surveyors like us, who specialise in construction cost estimation, prepare Duo Tax Improvement Reports.
Download Sample ReportWhen Do You Need a Duo Tax Improvement Report?
After Major Renovations
If you’ve recently completed substantial upgrades, extensions or capital improvements to your property.
Acquired Inheritance Property
If you were transferred a property through inheritance and you have no record of its build history.
Estimate Past Improvements
If you’ve made improvements to the property in the past but lack detailed records or receipt of the expenses.
Duo Tax Improvement Report FAQs
When would I require a Duo Tax Improvement Report?
While not mandatory in all cases, having a Duo Tax Improvement Report is highly recommended if you want to ensure accuracy in calculating CGT and avoid overpaying taxes when selling your property. Major capital improvements, such as extensive renovations or extensions that have not been documented can greatly impact your cost base through a Duo Tax Improvement Report prepared by Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors.
What if I don’t have records of expenses incurred for past renovations?
Quantity Surveyors are recognised by the construction industry as independent construction economists for the purpose of arms-length advice on cost of construction. A quantity surveyor witnessing floor plans and lists of inclusions or attending an on site survey can help verify the existence of the property and substantiate the construction expenditure, in turn potentially minimise the capital gains tax liability.
How does a Duo Tax Improvement Report help me?
Duo Tax has successfully helped property investors all over the country to reduce their capital gains tax by assessing historical capital improvements or renovations completed. The increase to cost base due to the inclusion of the figures outlined in the Duo Tax Improvements Report helps property owners calculate accurate capital gains tax obligations. The advice to arrange a report must always come from a registered tax agent or accountant where they see the tax savings benefit since this report does not guarantee a reduction in capital gains tax liability.
Duo Tax Improvement Report Process
Step 1
Initial Consulation
Initial consultation to discuss your property and improvements.
Step 2
Review Documents
Review of any available documentation (invoices, plans)
Step 3
Prepare Report
Preparation of the report, including detailed costings and supporting evidence
Why Choose Duo Tax?
Qualified Quantity Surveyors
Value
Our reports provide up to 40 years of depreciation where applicable and we’ll even retrospectively help you claim on previous years you missed out on.
Experience
We’re Australia’s highest-rated Quantity Surveyors. Our Quantity Surveyors have served over 170,000+ happy property investors.
Team
With over 130 combined years of experience and a nationwide presence, our Duo Tax process focuses on the most aggressive form of tax depreciation.
Fast
We offer immediate and accurate over the phone estimates and have an average turnaround time of 5 business days.
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Construction Estimation Reports We Offer:
Section 94 Estimated Construction Cost
Provides a project cost estimate for local infrastructure contributions levy.
Preliminary Cost
Early high-level construction cost estimate for tax planning and budgeting.
Bill Of Quantities
Detailed itemised breakdown of materials, labour and costs for projects.
Progress Claim Construction
Verifies claimed work progress to release staged construction funds.
Insurance Replacement Valuation
Assesses current rebuild cost to insure property against total loss.
Elemental Cost Plan
Breaks total construction cost into key elements for detailed budgeting.
Duo Tax Improvement
Documents all capital improvements to adjust property cost base for CGT.