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Rental property video series

Helpful videos for understanding your record-keeping obligations if you own or are investing in a rental property.

Last updated 29 June 2023

Introduction to rental property and tax

Tax tips on owning a rental property, including:

  • record keeping
  • what amounts to declare as income
  • what expenses to claim as a deduction.

Media: Introduction to rental property and tax
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiun85io6mExternal Link (Duration: 02:07)

Claiming depreciating assets

Find out about depreciating assets and when you can claim them as a deduction for a rental property.

Media: Claiming depreciating assets
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiun85ity3External Link (Duration: 02:20)

Claiming interest expenses

How and when you can claim a deduction for the interest on your rental property.

Media: Claiming interest expenses
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiun85itf1External Link (Duration: 02:20)

Co-owners of a rental property

Rental income you must declare and the expenses you can claim if you co-own a rental property.

Media: Co-owners of a rental property
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiun85ittqExternal Link (Duration: 02:18)

Getting repairs and capital works right

Find out what you need to know before claiming a deduction for repairs and improvements to your property.

Media: Getting repairs and capital works right
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiun85itx8External Link (Duration: 02:32)

When can I claim a deduction for rental expenses

When you can and can't claim a deduction for rental property expenses.

Media: When can I claim a deduction for rental expenses
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiun85itedExternal Link (Duration: 03:07)

Selling your rental property

You may have to pay tax on any capital gain make on it and report any capital losses.

Media: Selling your rental property
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiubfs6pgxExternal Link (Duration: 02:46)

Selling a rental property that was your home

There are special capital gains tax rules that apply when you sell a property that was used for renting and also your home.

Media: Selling a rental property that was your home
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiubfs6pgqExternal Link (Duration: 03:17)

How to include rental income and expenses in myTax

This ‘how to’ video assists rental property owners to correctly complete the rent section of myTax.

Media: How to include rental income and expenses in myTax
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bd1bdiubtjsfhwExternal Link (Duration: 01:56)

How to complete myTax when you’ve sold a rental property

This video explains how to complete myTax when you've sold a rental property.

Media: How to complete myTax when you've sold a rental property
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bi9or7odtggh5rExternal Link (Duration: 04:20)

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