Ok guys, here we go. Can anybody who has obtained the $7,000 FHOG since Jan 1 2004 (this is when the rules changed), advise on what PROOF the OSR wants from you to prove that you have occupied the property for a period of 6 months.
Will 1 electricty bill do, or do they want an electricty bill for the whole 6 months plus a telephone and gas bill etc.
I have asked alot of people including calling the OSR but cannot get a definitive answer.
The reason Im asking is that I just purchased an investment propert using the FHOG (its my first property in OZ) and I want to rent it out but don’t want to lose the FHOG,so I thought if I had one electricity bill in my name that that would suffice.
If you have a similar experience, then please reply.
Marty
Marty – I think you need to do a bit more than one electric bill. If they audit you they will want to see a full intention… which could be supported if you had: a phone connection, power, gas, all your mail directed there. Then you could support your reasons why you decided to leave your home e.g. a new relationship, job transfer, didnt like the neighbourhood.
Be aware that you may be considering committing fraud against the commonwealth.
You may need to get legal advice here.
Cheers,
Simon Macks
Mortgage Broker
http://www.mortgagehunter.com.au
0425 228 985Comments may not be relevant to individual circumstances. If you intend making any investment, financial or taxation decision you should consult a professional adviser.
Someone i know who did something similar, lived in it for six months, touched it up then flogged it off. It’s better than getting done for fraud…
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