Why Depreciation Schedules Quietly Outperform Most Tax Strategies
A well-prepared depreciation schedule can shift thousands of dollars per year — without changing your portfolio, your suburb, or your income.
Depreciation is the most overlooked deduction in Australian property investment. Unlike interest or maintenance, it requires no cash outlay — it is a paper deduction representing the gradual decline in value of the building and its fixtures.
For new builds in particular, depreciation can transform after-tax cashflow over the first decade of ownership. For high-income earners, the effect is amplified because each dollar of deduction is offset against the highest marginal rate.
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