Sorry your acronyms are confusing me, I think you’re referring to your Principal Place of Residence (PPOR)?
I’m no tax expert, but I believe that since the expense will be incurred for the purpose of obtaining an income producing rental property, then yes, you would be able to claim it as a deduction over 5 years.
I am also no accountant but from my experience, if the LMI is a result of purchasing an IP then it is tax claimable split over a period of 5years. LMI's are considered to be a "loan" in a sense so the repayments are tax claimable. I'd still advise you to see an accountant and double check this.
It all depends on the circumstances. Borrowing costs are generally deductible over 5 years but if the LMI is incurred on a PPOR secured loan which is increased to access the equity for possible future purchases then it possibly won't be deductible.
Which city are you in? You might be able to get some recommendations for a decent accountant here. That's not to say that you need to be in the same location as your accountant though – if you're comfortable with phone/email you can choose your accountant from anywhere.
I have a good accountant that I use who is based in Robina if you'd like her details. She is also a property investor. PM me if you'd like her details and I'll pass it onto you.
Cheers,
Dao
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