Hi all,
When renting out one room, on ATO portal it says
Common expenses you can claim a portion of as deductions include:
Could anyone please tell me how about internet? Is it tax deductible like council rates?
Thank you very much.
Hi @Lily987,
Short answer - no.
To be able to claim a deduction, the expense must directly relate to earning income from renting out the room. As you'd still be able to rent the room without providing internet it's not a deductible expense.
Hi @Lily987,
Short answer - no.
To be able to claim a deduction, the expense must directly relate to earning income from renting out the room. As you'd still be able to rent the room without providing internet it's not a deductible expense.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much for your answer. But without internet, it's very difficult to rent out though.
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