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Personal income tax rates
The following income tax rates apply to taxable income.
| $0 - 6,000 |
0 |
Nil |
| $6,001 - 37,000 |
15 |
15 cents for each $1 over $6,000 |
| $37,001 - 80,000 |
30 |
$4,650 plus 30 cents for each $1 over $37,000 |
| $80,001 - 180,000 |
37 |
$17,550 plus 37 cents for each $1 over $80,000 |
| $180,001+ |
45 |
$54,550 plus 45 cents for each $1 over $180,000 |
Low income rebate : $1,500. Full entitlement where income is less than $30,000 and then reducing by
4 cents in every dollar, ceasing where income reaches $67,500. Effective tax-free threshold for low income
earners is $16,000.
Senior Australian tax offset : $2,230 singles, $1,602 for each partner in a couple. Tax free income is
therefore $30,685 for singles and $26,680 for couples. New income tests apply to this offset to include reportable superannuation contributions, net investment losses and fringe benefits.
Medicare levy : 1.5%. Low income threshold: $18,488 for individuals and $31,196 for families
Medicare levy surcharge thresholds : Additional 1% surcharge may apply to those without adequate hospital insurance. $73,000 for individuals and $146,000 for families.
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Personal income tax
Non-resident income tax
Superannuation
Income tax lodgement dates
Medical expenses
Motor vehicle rates
FBT
Depreciation cost limit
ASIC lodgement
Victorian payroll tax
Victorian stamp duty
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Victorian land tax (for land held at 31 December 2010)
Your main residence is exempt from land tax and is excluded from the thresholds below.
| Up to $249,999 |
Nil |
| $250,000 to $599,999 |
$275 plus 0.2% for amount over $250,000 |
| $600,000 to $999,999 |
$975 plus 0.5% for amount over $600,000 |
| $1,000,000 to $1,799,999 |
$2,975 plus 0.8% for amount over $1,000,000 |
| $1,800,000 to $2,999,999 |
$9,375 plus 1.3% for amount over $1,800,000 |
| $3,000,000+ |
$24,975 plus 2.25% for amount over $3,000,000 |
Note: Higher rates apply to land held by a trust
Victorian stamp duty on transfer of real estate
| $0-$25,000 |
1.4% of the value |
| $25,001-$130,000 |
$350 plus 2.4% of the value over $25,000 |
| $130,001-$960,000 |
$2,870 plus 6% value over $130,000 |
| $960,001+ |
5.5% of the value |
2010 Income tax return lodgement dates
| Individuals not with a tax agent |
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31 October 2010 |
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Individuals who had more than $20,000 tax payable on their 2009
tax return, who were on a tax agent's lodgement program prior to
31 October 2010
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31 March 2011 |
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Individuals who were on a tax agent's lodgement program prior to
31 October 2010
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15 May 2011 |
Cost base: These costs include purchase price, stamp duty, legal fees and initial repairs. These amounts cannot be claimed as a tax deduction, but form the cost base of the property for Capital Gains Tax purposes. Any fixtures and fittings included with the purchase can be deducted from the cost base and depreciated.
Borrowing costs: Broker’s fees, loan establishment fees and similar costs. If the total is less than $100 these costs are claimed outright, otherwise they are claimed over the lesser of 5 years or the term on the loan.
Initial repairs & renovations: These are part of the cost of establishing your rental property and will form part of the cost base, however some items may be able to be depreciated.
Joint ownership
Each person has the same interest in the income and expenses of the property (50/50 for two owners). For ownership to be in any other split (for example 90% owned by one person and 10% by the other) a separate legal agreement is required at the time the contract is signed – this is known as tenants in common.
There are varying implications for Estate planning. Jointly held assets transfer automatically to the other owner rather than forming part of your Estate.
Our specialists can provide specific advice for you.
Rental expenses can only be claimed while a property is available for rent. This is a complex area and careful consideration must be given to each situation.
Excluding initial repairs, ongoing maintenance items such as painting can be claimed as a deduction. Improvements such as replacing carpets or curtains will be depreciated. Renovations and structural improvements such as new kitchens and bathrooms are claimed under the building write-off provisions.
Interest on funds borrowed to acquire a rental property can be claimed as a deduction (including borrowing to fund purchase costs such as stamp duty) regardless of the security used for the loan.
Where a loan is used for both private and rental purposes the interest will be apportioned.
Interest on funds borrowed for private use, but secured against an investment property will not be deductible.
Depreciation can be claimed on construction costs of capital works including buildings and structural improvements. A quantity surveyor’s report is required if actual construction costs are unknown. Generally the rate of claim is 2.5%.
| $1,000 |
Assets costing between $300 and $1,000 can be depreciated using accelerated rates |
| $1,000+ |
Assets costing more than $1,000 are depreciated using standard rates provided by the ATO |
Capital Gains Tax
Commencement : Charged on gains made on assets acquired after 19 September 1985.
Discount : For individuals, 50% reduction in capital gain for assets held for more than 12 months excluding the date of purchase and date of sale.
Rate of Tax : The gain is added to taxable income and taxed at marginal rates.
Purchase / sale date : Date contract for sale/purchase signed, not date of settlement.
This is an area of particular complexities. Property development may be seen as a business and therefore normal rules may not apply. Before proceeding, seek our specialist advice for your individual circumstances.
Residential properties: GST is not charged on residential rent. GST cannot be claimed back on expenses relating to residential properties. GST may be paid on the purchase of a new residential property.
Commercial/industrial: GST may apply. For those registered for GST, GST will be added to rent and GST can be claimed on related expenses. Income threshold is $75,000.
Property development: GST may apply.
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