Depreciation Deductions for a Restaurant 

Success varies between restaurateurs, yet most would agree that delicious food, a pleasant ambience, and friendly staff are key. But a healthy stream of cash flow is more important than anything. 

One way restaurateurs can improve their cash flow is by taking advantage of depreciation deductions. 

Here, we will explain what depreciation deductions are and what they look like in a busy Melbourne restaurant.  [Read more…]

Depreciation Deductions for Retail Owners and Tenants

THE AUSTRALIAN RETAILERS Association (ARA) reported fifteen consecutive months of growth within the retail trade as of November 2022. 

According to ARA CEO Paul Zahra: “November’s results remain strong when compared to the same period in 2021. The result is particularly strong considering the cost-of-living squeeze being felt by households across the board”.

A slowdown of spending in 2023 is expected as a result of inflation and rising costs of business. [Read more…]

Removing Budget Confusion Over Claiming Depreciation

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THE 2017 FEDERAL BUDGET (handed down by Treasurer Scott Morrison on Tuesday 9 May) includes proposed changes, which will affect residential property investors Australia-wide.

At this stage, our understanding is that depreciation claims relating to commercial properties won’t be affected. This is good news for anyone who owns a commercial property. [Read more…]

Common Tax Deductions for Commercial Strata-title Owners


AN ESSENTIAL PART of ensuring commercial property owners claim the maximum depreciation for their property is taking advantage of any common property deductions which may apply.

Owners of all types of commercial property owners are entitled to claim deductions for the wear and tear that occurs to the building and its fixtures. [Read more…]

Foreign Resident CGT Withholding Regime

It’s Tax Time Again!

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HOW WOULD YOU like a detailed checklist to make sure no deductions are left unclaimed? You will find it covers virtually everything you need as a Commercial property investor, including things like …

  • Income-related Deductions
  • Work-related Deductions
  • Other Sundry Deductions
  • Your Rental Properties
  • Offsets/Rebates

[Read more…]

6 Tips for Commercial Investors at Tax Time [Pt 1]

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ARE YOU maximising your Commercial property depreciation deductions this financial year?

Tax time is approaching quickly and you are probably preparing to visit your Accountant to complete your annual income tax assessment. [Read more…]

Giving Back: How to Use Private Ancillary Funds

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PERHAPS THIS is might appear to you as something out of “left field” … but more and more investors are using PAFs to manage their charitable donations. [Read more…]

Know Your Depreciation BEFORE You Purchase

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BEFORE YOU PURCHASE a Commercial investment property, make sure you crunch the numbers. If you appropriately claim property depreciation, you can significantly increase the return on your investment.

What Deductions Can You Make?

More often than not, investors fail to realise the financial benefit of claiming depreciation prior to making their purchase. [Read more…]

Depreciation Differences: Part 2

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Commercial Vs Residential Property.

LAST WEEK, we covered the different types of Depreciation and the depreciation rules for tenants in Commercial properties.

Read on now, for the rules for claiming occupancy in a Commercial/Residential property — plus another useful tip, when it comes to when claiming deprecation. [Read more…]

Commercial Vs Residential Property … What are the Depreciation Differences?

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THIS IS THE FIRST of a 2-part article, to help provide you with a useful comparison between the depreciation of Commercial and Residential property.

Investors considering purchasing an investment property will often enquire whether a Commercial or a Residential property will provide them with more deductions in the form of depreciation.

However, there are many important factors you need to be aware of when making a choice between these two investment options. [Read more…]