Replacing faulty gas heater with split system

Discussion in 'Accounting & Tax' started by housechopper2, 27th Jun, 2018.

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  1. housechopper2

    housechopper2 Well-Known Member

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    if you replace a faulty wall gas heater with an electric split system, is it tax deductible?
     
  2. Paul@PAS

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

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    Its capital expenditure. Depreciable. (The installed cost). IF the old gas heater has effective life in a QS report and its not pooled you may be able to write it off.
     
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