Depreciation Add-backs- what actually gets added back?

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  1. Otie

    Otie Well-Known Member

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    I am wondering what amount the banks actually "add back" to income when they add back depreciation.
    Do they add back the whole cost of the depreciation amount for that year, or only the amount you have saved in paying tax?
     
  2. Terry_w

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

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    They generally don't add back depreciation.
     
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    Brady Well-Known Member

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    Depreciation is an add back with CBA. 100% amount added back to net income.
     
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    So what amount actually gets added back? Sorry if this is. A stupid question!!
     
  5. Corey Batt

    Corey Batt Well-Known Member

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    Just to clarify - this is for business income addbacks NOT personal addbacks for investment properties etc.

    Depends on the lender - but generally 100% of the amount of depreciation. For example

    Business Revenue: 200k
    Business Costs: 110k
    Net Profit: 90k

    Depreciation (part of the business costs): 5k

    Income Used: 95k (net profit before tax + depreciation)

    Note: not all lenders will accept 100% of depreciation and it can depend on what the depreciation is from.
     
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