Deductibility of interest with offset

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  1. tattoo

    tattoo Well-Known Member

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    I am about to settle on a property, the funds coming from
    - 80% from new loan with offset account
    - 20% and incidental costs from equity release account with an offset account. All funds used up for IP

    Once property is settled, I plan to start putting money into the offset account (prioritize the one with highest IR).
    Is the interest for both these loans still deductible, should I withdraw from offset accounts for personal uses or non IP related transfers in the future ?

    I believe it is but recent threads have gotten me nervous, so I wanted to double check
    thanks
     
  2. Terry_w

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

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    It depends. See my tax tip 1 for starters
     
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    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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