Tax Returns For Rental Property Investors
Maximise Your Tax Returns For Investment & Rental Properties – Expert Guidance You Can Trust
Owning a rental or investment property in Australia can be a smart long-term strategy, but when tax time rolls around, things can quickly become complicated. That’s where we come in. At Accurate Business & Accounting Services, we specialise in managing your tax returns for investment properties and ensuring you claim every eligible deduction — without the stress or uncertainty.
Whether it’s your first time lodging a tax return for rental property or you’ve built a portfolio of investments, our experienced tax professionals are here to help you navigate the rules, stay ATO-compliant and improve your return outcomes.
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Claim What You Deserve – No Missed Deductions, No Surprises
When you own an investment or rental property, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) allows a wide range of deductions — but they’re often overlooked or misunderstood by property owners. Our role is to make sure you understand what you can claim, how to maximise it and how to structure your records for future success.
Common deductions we help you claim tax returns for investment properties:
- Loan interest and borrowing costs
- Council rates, land tax and water charges
- Repairs and maintenance (immediate deductions or capital works)
- Property management and advertising fees
- Insurance (landlord, building, contents)
- Depreciation on building and fittings
- Travel expenses (if applicable under current ATO rules)
- Legal, accounting and leasing fees
- Body corporate fees and strata levies
With our support, you’ll never have to second-guess what can or can’t be claimed on tax returns for rental properties.
How We Simplify The Process Of Tax Returns For Investment Properties?
Lodging your tax return for a rental property doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Our team uses a straightforward, step-by-step approach:
- Initial Consultation – We review your property details, ownership structure and income streams.
- Document Review – We assess your receipts, property statements and depreciation schedules.
- Deduction Planning – We identify eligible claims and ensure nothing is missed.
- Lodgement & ATO Compliance – We prepare and lodge your return on time and with total accuracy.
- Future Planning – We provide tips to help you structure your expenses better for the following year.
Our team stays fully up to date with the latest ATO rules regarding rental income, negative gearing and capital gains — so your investment remains compliant and profitable.
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Our tax return services for rental and investment properties are perfect for:
- First-time property investors
- Landlords with multiple rental properties
- Couples with jointly owned investment properties
- Expats and non-resident investors
- SMSF property owners
- Airbnb and short-term rental hosts
- Owners of both residential and commercial rental properties
Whether you’re earning passive rental income or actively managing properties, we provide tailored support and clear advice based on your situation.
Why Choose Accurate Business & Accounting Services for Tax Returns in Sydney?
- Expertise in Property Taxation – We understand the fine print and how to apply it to your benefit.
- ATO Compliance Ensured – No shortcuts, no mistakes — we do things right the first time.
- Maximised Deductions – We know how to uncover every opportunity for a better return.
- Fast, Reliable Service – Get your tax return prepared and lodged without delay for rental property or company tax returns.
- Friendly, Local Support – Speak with real tax professionals who genuinely care about your outcome. Whether you're searching for a reliable accountant in Sydney or a sole trader accountant near you, we're here to help.
We’ve helped hundreds of investors across Sydney and beyond get more from their tax returns for investment properties — now it’s your turn.
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Rental and Investment Property Tax FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers about rental property
If you’re a company, you’re not entitled to any capital gains tax discount and you’ll pay 30% tax on any net capital gains. Company may also be eligible for 27.5% discount on capital gains (conditions apply). If you’re an individual, the rate paid is the same as your income tax rate for that year. If you have held the property for more than year you are eligible for 50% discount on capital gains. For SMSF, the tax rate is 15% and the discount is 33.3% (rather than 50% for individuals).
If it is your prime resident and you have lived in it for more than one year you don’t need to pay capital gain tax. Other conditions apply
You have to live in your property for at at least 12 months before you can treat it as a prime resident property.
The key benefit of negative gearing is that any net rental loss you incur during the financial year may be offset against other income you earn, such as your salary. This reduces your taxable income and how much tax you have to pay.
If you receive rental income from the rental of a dwelling unit, there are certain rental expenses you may deduct on your tax return. These expenses may include mortgage interest, land tax, operating expenses, council rates, body corporate rates, borrowing expenses, depreciation, and repairs. This may result in net loss in property which will offset your other income. Hence this will result in higher tax refund or less tax payable on other income.
This is called positive geared property which means you have a net rental profilt after deducting all the expenses from the rent and hence it adds to your other income which may result in a tax payble or it may reduce tax refund.
The capital loss from selling an investment property can not be offset against any ordinary income such as PAYG income, interest income, dividends, business income etc . It can only be offset against other capital gains. If there is no other capital gains in same financeial year then the capital loss may be rolled over and offset against any capital gain in future years.
No. After 1st July 2017 you can not claim travel expenses to the rental property as an expense.
Yes you can offset any capital gain against any other capital loss from another instrument. You could even offset capital gains in a financial year from rolled over capital losses from prior years.