Apportioning granny flat on floor-area basis or value basis?

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  1. property_geek

    property_geek Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    Granny flat on PPOR rented out full year in NSW.
    Can apportioning of rates be done on the basis of amount written in valuer report? Or it has to be done on basis of floor-area?

    I have got depreciation schedule done for granny flat only.
    Contract price of whole property (purchased as house & land package in 2014) is : $495,301
    Depreciation schedule for granny flat shows value $99,334

    Can I apportion all rates 20% for tax purpose?
     
  2. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    I don't think floor area is a good indicator. What about the land in use?
     
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    property_geek Well-Known Member

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    The example at ato website uses floor-area
    Expenses you can claim

    The granny flat is built on first floor (on top of detached garage) and has access from rear lane.
    Tenant don't have access to any backyard.
     
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    @Terry_w I find value based apportioning simple to use. Hope both approaches are legal.
    I have seen different tax agents using different approaches.
     
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    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    Since the GF is under the same roof that basis seems reasonable.
    If it was a GF in the yard with an area of land under it then a different approach would be reasonable
     
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