Tax Depreciation Case Studies
We have completed thousands of tax depreciation reports for property investors, and our case studies can help you uncover the potential tax savings for your investment property.
New Residential
| Usage Type | Property | Year 1* | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rented from construction completion | 2 Bedroom Granny Flat | $11,422 | $9,431 | $8,530 | $7,275 | $6,652 |
| Rented from construction completion | 1 Bedroom Unit | $16,200 | $13,700 | $11,600 | $9,800 | $8,700 |
| Rented from construction completion | 2 Bedroom Unit | $20,400 | $17,100 | $15,400 | $13,900 | $12,600 |
| Rented from construction completion | 3 Bedroom Unit | $24,200 | $20,700 | $19,100 | $17,000 | $15,800 |
| Rented from construction completion | 4 Bedroom Townhouse | $23,700 | $27,400 | $18,300 | $16,630 | $15,100 |
| Rented from construction completion | Double Storey 4 Bedroom Dwelling | $30,000 | $27,000 | $24,700 | $23,000 | $22,200 |
| Rented from construction completion | Boarding House (31 Studios) | $225,700 | $204,400 | $187,800 | $174,500 | $164,000 |
Second-Hand
| Build Year | Property | Year 1* | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1987 (no renovations) | Double Storey 4 Bedroom Dwelling | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2002 | 1 Bedroom Unit | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| 2007 | 2 Bedroom Unit | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| 2008 | 3 Bedroom Unit | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| 2018 | Single Storey 4 Bedroom Dwelling | $11,500 | $11,500 | $11,500 | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| Before 1987 (+ substantial renovations) | Double Storey 3 Bedroom Dwelling | $22,000 | $19,100 | $17,500 | $15,800 | $15,200 |
Commercial
| Property Size | Property | Year 1* | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 - 157 sqm | Industrial | $12,800 | $11,800 | $11,000 | $10,400 | $9,900 |
| 2020 - 49 sqm | Office | $8,300 | $7,700 | $7,200 | $6,800 | $6,500 |
| 2019 - 305 sqm | Commercial | $54,600 | $53,400 | $52,300 | $51,400 | $50,800 |
| 2017 - 1.5 mill | Childcare | $18,300 | $104,350 | $90,400 | $78,600 | $68,600 |
Note: The information is provided as a general guide and does not constitute taxation, financial or legal advice, and is supplied as an example only.
*First full financial year.