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    Are planning costs deductible in year or capital in nature

    I am currently working with a planner to create a 2 lot subdivision on an investment property that is currently rented out. The intent is that on completion of building the 2 properties they would be rented long term and not sold. WIth the fees invoiced for the planner (circa $5k), are these...
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    How to claim on a tenant who has not provided forwarding address

    We have an apartment where the tenant left and was 5 days late handing back the keys plus has caused major damage and left behind abandoned goods. The carpet which was about 7 years old was in great condition before he moved in but had major stains that carpet people are saying can't be...
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    Tax Variation

    I have always lodged the variation myself and never paid my accountant. To make sure I still get refund at end of year I only include my base income (never include bonus payments which I know will have big tax taken off me as buffer) and rent with no increases built in but 52 week occupancy, and...
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