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May 10

Investment Seminars – Are They Tax Deductible?

are seminars tax deductible There is a common misconception that just because you have an investment property or are thinking of purchasing one, that you can attend these seminars and then claim a tax deduction for the cost of doing so.

What does the tax law say?

An expense is generally allowed as a tax deduction if it is incurred in generating income – in this case rental income.

So, what are the key factors in assessing deductibility?

  1. Ownership – you actually need to own an investment property.
  2. Income – you must actually be earning rental income.
  3. Nexus – there must be a connection between the expense and the earning of the income, e.g. you can claim a deduction for agent fees or rates when you earn rental income.

In reality what does this mean? 

If the program/seminar relates to… Tax Deduction?
Increasing wealth / capital grow of properties No deduction
Acquiring / sourcing properties No deduction
Improving the value of your property No deduction
Improving rental income Yes deductible
Getting better tenants / avoiding bad tenants Yes deductible
Better property management by agent/you Yes deductible
Carrying out repairs (not renovations) Yes deductible
Choosing and/or managing tradespeople Yes deductible
Accounting and tax advice for rental properties Yes deductible
If a mix of the above You must apportion*

* to determine the deductible proportion, review the brochure and check the topics or ask the presenters for a split.

 

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