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Interest deductions – supporting information

Information to provide with your objection or private ruling request about whether interest is deductible.

Last updated 23 June 2024

Where the interest relates to a rental property, see Rental property deductions – supporting information.

How to lodge

To apply for a private ruling about deductions you can claim for interest:

To lodge an objection about deductions you can claim for interest:

Check first whether your question is answered in Interest, dividend and other investment income deductions.

Supporting information

Providing this information up front will reduce delays.

If you've previously given us any of the information listed below, you don't need to resend it.

The information we need for a private ruling or objection about the deductions you can claim for interest includes:

  • a copy of the loan agreement/document. If there is no written agreement, provide a full description of the terms of the agreement
  • a description of what the funds were used for
  • documentation showing that you (or someone you nominated) received the money borrowed, and that you have made repayments.
  • any other documents that will support the statements made in your application.

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