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Negative gearing occurs when rental expenses exceed rental income. While this creates a cash shortfall, it may provide tax deductions.
Tax Deduction: Your loss can be used to offset other taxable income, reducing your tax liability at your marginal tax rate.
Negative gearing can be part of a long-term strategy if you expect capital growth. However, you must have the cash flow to cover the shortfall.
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Assumptions: Tax calculations are simplified estimates based on current Australian tax brackets. Actual tax benefits depend on your complete tax situation. Depreciation estimates are indicative only — a quantity surveyor's report is needed for accurate depreciation schedules. Tax laws may change.
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Negative gearing occurs when the costs of owning an investment property (loan interest, maintenance, depreciation, etc.) exceed the rental income. The resulting loss can be offset against your other taxable income, reducing your overall tax bill.
Negative gearing can benefit high-income earners in higher tax brackets who can absorb short-term losses while building long-term wealth through capital growth. However, you're still making a loss that tax deductions only partially offset. It works best when strong capital growth is expected.
Deductible expenses include loan interest, property management fees, council rates, insurance, repairs and maintenance, depreciation on the building and fixtures, water charges, body corporate fees, pest control, and travel to inspect the property (limited).