You Guide to Capital Gains & Depreciation Schedule Examples

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digg_title = ‘Are you maximising the tax depreciation and capital allowance benefits available for your investment property?’;
digg_bodytext = ‘All types of income producing properties have substantial taxation benefits available to be claimed as a tax credit. Many property investors are missing out on thousands of dollars in tax depreciation deductions. Both new and [...]

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digg_title = ‘Are you Maximising Common Property Depreciation Benefits?’;
digg_bodytext = ‘Are you maximising your common property benefits?
Common property refers to the areas within an apartment complex or development that are shared between owners. In general, common areas are designated areas of a building or land that are available for use by all occupants, [...]

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digg_title = ‘What is Low Value Pooling?’;
digg_bodytext = ‘Q: What is low-value pooling?
A: Low-value pooling is a way of depreciating plant items which cost less than $1000 or have an un-deducted cost of less than $1000. The following types of depreciable assets can be allocated to a low-value pool:

Low-cost assets – A low-cost [...]

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digg_title = ‘Do the new changes to tax legislation affect your Investment Property?’;
digg_bodytext = ‘The final Taxation Ruling issued on 24 June 2009 concerns the effective life of depreciating assets. This ruling replaced Taxation Ruling TR 2008/4 from July 1, 2009. Determinations of the effective life of certain depreciating assets made by the [...]

digg_url = ‘http://theyounginvestor.com.au/2009/10/24/what-can-be-done-to-increase-depreciation-deductions/’;
digg_title = ‘What can be done to increase depreciation deductions?’;
digg_bodytext = ‘What can you do to increase your depreciation deductions?
In order to maximise the tax benefit your investment property will attract, you will require the services of a recognised Quantity Surveyor with specific property tax depreciation skills and experience. To ensure you claim [...]

digg_url = ‘http://theyounginvestor.com.au/2008/04/28/are-you-maximising-tax-depreciation-and-capital-allowance/’;
digg_title = ‘Are You Maximising Tax Depreciation and Capital Allowance?’;
digg_bodytext = ‘All types of income producing properties have substantial taxation benefits available to be claimed as a tax credit. Many property investors are missing out on thousands of dollars in tax depreciation deductions. Both new and old properties will attract some depreciation [...]

digg_url = ‘http://theyounginvestor.com.au/2008/04/18/how-can-i-maximise-depreciation/’;
digg_title = ‘How can i maximise depreciation?’;
digg_bodytext = ‘In order to maximise the tax benefit your investment property will attract, you will require the services of a recognised Quantity Surveyor with specific property tax depreciation skills and experience. To ensure you claim all your entitled depreciation deductions a site inspection will need to [...]

digg_url = ‘http://theyounginvestor.com.au/2008/04/18/becoming-depreciation-wise/’;
digg_title = ‘Becoming Depreciation Wise’;
digg_bodytext = ‘In terms of depreciation, what should you consider when making an investment property purchase decision?
If you are looking to purchase an investment property, it is worthwhile asking yourself a number of questions. While many investors consider location, purchase price and tenanting ability when contemplating an investment [...]