Immediate claim or depreciate toilet?

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  1. James Bond

    James Bond Well-Known Member

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    Hi, I have just replaced a broken toilet at a cost of $520. Given that this is a figure above $350, do I have to depreciate it or can I claim this as an immediate write-off as it's a direct replacement and not an improvement as such?

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    JB
     
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    The under $300 thing (not $350) applies to Assets. A toilet is not an Asset - it's is regarded as part of the building. If the toilet was broken while the place was being rented out and you kept some of the associated plumbing, your accountant will likely claim it as a repair.
    It's a bit of a blurry line, but there is an ATO Private Ruling where they allowed someone to claim a replacement bathroom vanity (building item) as a repair because the original plumbing was kept.
     
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    Thanks Scott, I kept all the associated plumbing so I'll claim as a repair. And thanks for the clarification on the asset $.
     
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    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    I would agree that a toilet is a part of the building and not "the building"...A repair cost to repair the building.

    Its like the doors, roof, windows etc