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jonod(Newbie)Newbie
13 Nov 2024

Im thinking of renting out my home and have a question regarding the reclaiming of mortgage interest on the rental, example below.


Lets say i have a loan and the mortgage interest is $20,000p/a

how does that 20k effect the taxable deduction at the end of the year? is it deducted from my taxable income so it reduces my income by 20k and i only see the percentage back from that reduction of income, or can i claim the whole 20k back as a refund effectively? Or is there another way it works?


What ever the answer is to that question, I'm imaging all other related deductions like rates, insurance etc would be calculated the same way?

I'm trying to work out if its worth renting the property out, in terms of deductions made on the loan

Any guidance would be great

thx

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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
13 Nov 2024

how does that 20k effect the taxable deduction at the end of the year?


As a deduction claimed against rental income from the date that the property is available for rent.



Best to go to a local tax agent experienced with property


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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
13 Nov 2024

how does that 20k effect the taxable deduction at the end of the year?


As a deduction claimed against rental income from the date that the property is available for rent.



Best to go to a local tax agent experienced with property


Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
13 Nov 2024

Information in this link

Rental expenses to claim | Australian Taxation Office

Rental expenses (including loan interest) are deducted off rental income. If expenses are more than income then the negative amount is deducted off your other assessable income. (called negative gearing)

Negative gearing is more tax effective for higher income earners.

Before renting be aware of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and the various rules around CGT. This is a must.


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