Hi All,
I have a couple of things I need your valued thoughts on please…
1. I need to work out the GST liability of the sale of a new residential property – my understanding is that I calculate 1/11th of the sale price minus (the construction and development cost times 1/11th plus 1/11th of the land purchase price). Is this correct or other factors involved?
2. During the construction period can I claim things like interest costs (and any other costs) against my income?
Thanks in advance everyone.
1. GST would generally be calcuated on the sale price of the property while it is new.
There may GST inputs you can claim.2. Depends on the circumstances. If your intention is to build and sell then the interest would be a capital expense.
Terryw | Structuring Lawyers Pty Ltd / Loan Structuring Pty Ltd
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And don’t forget the margin scheme may apply.
Terryw | Structuring Lawyers Pty Ltd / Loan Structuring Pty Ltd
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Email MeLawyer, Mortgage Broker and Tax Advisor (Sydney based but advising Aust wide) http://www.Structuring.com.au
Thank you Terry, much appreciated. Yes the intention was always to sell this dwelling so great to hear the interest could be claimed. Unfortunately, the clarity level of the ATO website is very low.
I think you probably couldn’t claim the interest until the property is sold.
Terryw | Structuring Lawyers Pty Ltd / Loan Structuring Pty Ltd
http://www.Structuring.com.au
Email MeLawyer, Mortgage Broker and Tax Advisor (Sydney based but advising Aust wide) http://www.Structuring.com.au
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