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Edited version of your written advice

Authorisation Number: 1051419496964

Date of advice: 22 August 2018

Ruling

Subject: Rental - deductions vs capital works

Question

Are you entitled to a deduction for the expenses you incurred for your rental property?

Answer

Yes. It is accepted these expenses meet the requirements in Taxation Ruling TR 97/23 and are therefore deductible as repairs.

This ruling applies for the following period:

Year ending 30 June 2018

The scheme commences on:

1 July 2017

Relevant facts and circumstances

You have an investment property

The property has been privately rented.

Relevant legislative provisions

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 25-10