Tax deduction for owner repairs

Hello tax experts,

Iam currently doing some handywork myself for one of my previous tenanted damaged investment property.

It is very hard work and possibly the last time i'll be doing this type of hard labour work.

I have kept all the bunnings receipts and recorded time spend on the property.

The IP is not rented for three months now and my is almost ready for renting soon.

What iam asking is can i claim the "repair" type expenses even though the property have been vacant for 3 months out of the 12 month period?


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You have been repairing damage/deterioration that occurred while you were renting out the property? I reckon that would be fine.

You can't claim your own labour though.
 
You have been repairing damage/deterioration that occurred while you were renting out the property? I reckon that would be fine.

You can't claim your own labour though.

no no. the tenant was renting it before and left with a mess.

Iam repairing the property back into livable condition before putting back onto the rental market.

Understand all my labour hours can not be claimed as deduction. But does the bunning receipts and other repair bill - could they claim for tax deduction even though it is vacant for a period?
 
It would be subject to what these repairs are. Some can be capital in nature. eg replacing carpet. Other deductible yes. ie repainting walls. The receipts etc may assist to determine this. Even photo's if ATO query things.

The property may be available to rent even while its off the market. Each case on its merits.

This issue can demonstrate benefits of a tax adviser who can address your specific issues.
 
You may be able to charge it to the PTY Ltd at arms lengh rate however this will need to be included as Income in the Pty Ltd.

So effectively you will receive a tax deduction in your personal name and declare whatver you have charged as labour in the company as income.
 
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