Repairs under $300 PA?

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  1. smallbuyer

    smallbuyer Well-Known Member

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    Hello,

    I have read somewhere that claims of $300 or less for repairs and maintenance per property per year don’t even get looked at or checked by the ATO? Presumably you don’t need to keep receipts if this is the case. Can anyone confirm this or has anyone heard similar? I am talking about total repairs R&M not individual items :)

    Cheers,

    Smallbuyer
     
  2. Mike A

    Mike A Well-Known Member

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    I also heard that President Nobongo also has $11m USD in a secret account and needs my help to transfer the funds out of his country.

    think they are referring to work related claims greater than $300
     
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  3. smallbuyer

    smallbuyer Well-Known Member

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    Only $11m? isnt that just your cut? I have heard about work claims but am curious about repairs. Perhaps it is that they turn a blind eye to things when the total is under $300, consider that fair R&M or something?
     
  4. D.T.

    D.T. Specialist Property Manager Business Member

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    No I don't believe so.

    As someone who's faced the ATO in the tribunal, it's not an experience I'd recommend
     
  5. Propertunity

    Propertunity Well-Known Member

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    I think you are probably getting this confused with < $300 items that can be written off immediately for depreciation purposes.
    https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/...estions-D1-D10/D6---Low-value-pool-deduction/
     
  6. Paul@PAS

    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    Capital expense items under $300 can be written off but a receipt is required.