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What Documents Does a QS Need to Prepare a Tax Depreciation Schedule?

What Documents Does a QS Need to Prepare a Tax Depreciation Schedule?

by Archi QS | Sep 22, 2026 | All Posts, Tax Depreciation

A quantity surveyor needs enough information to establish four things: who owns the property and from when; what was built and when construction started and finished, what it cost to build, and what has been added or replaced since. The documents needed for a tax...
How Tax Deductions Reduces Your Taxable Income

How Tax Deductions Reduces Your Taxable Income

by Archi QS | Jul 6, 2026 | All Posts, Tax Depreciation

Understanding how tax deductions work is key for property investors looking to maximise returns. In Australia, tax deductions reduce your taxable income, which is the portion of your earnings the Australian Tax Office (ATO) uses to calculate the tax you owe. By...
Why It’s Always the Right Time to Get a Tax Depreciation Report

Why It’s Always the Right Time to Get a Tax Depreciation Report

by Archi QS | Jun 5, 2026 | All Posts, Tax Depreciation

Why you should get a Tax Depreciation Report for your investment property Many property owners assume Tax Depreciation Reports are only relevant at the end of the financial year, but the truth is they provide value year-round. Ideally, a Tax Depreciation Schedule...
Why Property Developers Who Build-To-Hold Should Always Get a Tax Depreciation Report

Why Property Developers Who Build-To-Hold Should Always Get a Tax Depreciation Report

by Archi QS | May 4, 2026 | All Posts, Tax Depreciation

For developers who build and sell, the project ends at settlement. But for developers who build and hold, the story is very different. Once your project becomes an income-producing asset, whether residential, commercial, industrial or mixed-use, you unlock one of the...
5 Signs It’s Time to Update Your Tax Depreciation Report

5 Signs It’s Time to Update Your Tax Depreciation Report

by Archi QS | Jun 25, 2025 | All Posts, Tax Depreciation

A tax depreciation schedule is one of the most effective tools for property investors looking to reduce taxable income and improve cash flow. But like your property itself, your depreciation report shouldn’t be left to gather dust. If your investment property has...
Renovate to Save: Unlocking Tax Deductions with Property Upgrades

Renovate to Save: Unlocking Tax Deductions with Property Upgrades

by Archi QS | Jun 13, 2025 | All Posts, Tax Depreciation

Renovating your investment property can be a smart way to increase your tax depreciation claim, reduce your taxable income, and increase your long-term cash flow. Many property investors overlook the fact that strategic renovations don’t just improve property...
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