Investment Property Tax Return Services

Lodging your investment property tax return correctly is essential to avoid compliance issues and ensure you’re taking full advantage of available deductions. Whether you own one investment property or an entire portfolio, accurate reporting of income and expenses is key to optimising your financial outcomes.

What Income Needs to Be Declared?

You must declare all income associated with your investment property in your annual tax return. This typically includes:

• Rent received from tenants

• Rental bond returns

• Insurance payouts related to the property

• Any other associated income (e.g. late fees or reimbursements)

If you’re working with a property manager, they should provide you with an annual income and expense statement to make reporting easier.

Common Investment Property Tax Deductions

There are numerous deductions available to property investors. These can significantly reduce your taxable income when claimed correctly. Deductible expenses may include:

• Advertising for new tenants

• Strata or body corporate fees

• Council and water rates

• Utilities (if paid by you as the landlord)

• Landlord insurance

• Interest on property loans

• Legal and conveyancing fees

• Pest control and property maintenance

• Property management fees

• Accounting and tax agent fees

• Gardening and lawn services

• Bank charges

• Depreciation of assets and capital works (via a depreciation schedule)

• Capital repairs and improvements (depreciated over time)

• Land tax

• Quantity surveyor fees

• Cleaning and security services

Negative Gearing Explained

If your total expenses exceed the rental income received, your property is considered negatively geared. This allows you to offset the loss against other forms of income (like your salary), reducing your overall tax liability.

Why Choose Us for Property Tax Accounting?

We specialise in helping property investors get the most out of their tax returns. With years of experience in real estate taxation, we offer more than just tax compliance—we deliver strategic insights designed to protect your assets and improve long-term returns.

Here’s how we help:

• Accurate and compliant tax return preparation

• Thorough review to claim all eligible deductions

• Optimisation of your property structure for tax efficiency and asset protection

• Tailored investment strategies for future property acquisitions

• Access to professional finance networks for competitive loan rates

• Up-to-date advice on depreciation and negative gearing strategies

Ready to Maximise Your Investment Property Returns?

We provide a full range of property tax accounting services tailored to landlords and property investors. Whether you’re just getting started or managing a diverse portfolio, our expert guidance ensures your investments are working harder for you—legally, efficiently, and profitably.