We have a property with a home loan on it at $450k. We plan to build a granny flat second dwelling and rent it out (we are living in the main house). Is the interest on the home loan tax deductible from the granny flat rental income? If so, is all the interest deductible or is a portion based on the floor area: (granny flat area)/(house + granny flat area)? I know it is a floor area ratio for CGT if we were to ever sell, but I couldn't find a clear answer for home loan interest when deducting from the yearly rental income for granny flats. Thanks you
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HI @kshaw
Yep you work it out similar to CGT - it will be a portion of interest that you are able to claim. We advise that you seek professional help with working this out if unsure.
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HI @kshaw
Yep you work it out similar to CGT - it will be a portion of interest that you are able to claim. We advise that you seek professional help with working this out if unsure.
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