Case study:
A poultry farm purchased for $2.1 million

From the tax depreciation schedule, he finds out he can claim a huge $381,423 in depreciation deductions in the first full financial year alone and a massive $1,651,200 in the first five cumulative years.

Some of the biggest depreciation deductions he can claim in the first full financial year belong to the following assets:

  • $307,428 for animal housing structures
  • $7,213 for water drinking systems
  • $6,955 for feeding systems
  • $13,673 for animal housing environmental control heaters
  • $11,889 for ventilation fans
  • $8,917 for silos for feed

This is just a selection of assets found within the property, so is not an exhaustive list.

The table below shows the difference depreciation can make to Simon's scenario.

20181 2019 2020 20212 2022
Depreciation claimable $379,789 $381,423 $266,996 $622,992 $0
Tax savings3 $104,442 $104,891 $73,424 $161,978 $0
  1. Partial-year deductions were claimed in 2018. The first full financial year deductions are represented in 2019.
  2. Pool balance deducted 2020/21 financial year.
  3. Tax rate of 27.5% for 2017/18 to 2019/20, 26% for 2020/21 and 25% for 2021/22 onwards.

As at July 2022. Farm was purchased in 2018, no further improvements have been made since purchase. Existing assets and new assets purchased from 2 April 2019 to 30 June 2023 may be subject to instant asset write-off or temporary full expensing.

Simply by claiming depreciation, Simon improved his after-tax cash position by $444,735.


Assumptions and disclaimer

Case studies and figures are based upon tax depreciation schedules completed by BMT Tax Depreciation and do not represent any particular person or investment property scenario. The information provided is a general guide and does not constitute financial, legal or taxation advice. All figures are supplied as examples and may not represent your personal circumstances.

You acknowledge and agree you must undertake your own analysis and obtain independent legal, financial and taxation advice before using, relying or acting on any information supplied on this website.

Neither BMT Tax Depreciation, nor its Directors, Shareholders or Advisors make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of information found in these typical examples. Nor will they have any liability to you or any other party for any representations (expressed or implied) contained in, or any omissions from, that information.

The tax depreciation deductions in this case study have been calculated based on the diminishing value method of depreciation and are based upon a first full year of ownership.

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Assumptions and disclaimer

Case studies and figures are based upon tax depreciation schedules completed by BMT Tax Depreciation and do not represent any particular person or investment property scenario. The information provided is a general guide and does not constitute financial, legal or taxation advice. All figures are supplied as examples and may not represent your personal circumstances.

You acknowledge and agree you must undertake your own analysis and obtain independent legal, financial and taxation advice before using, relying or acting on any information supplied on this website.

Neither BMT Tax Depreciation, nor its Directors, Shareholders or Advisors make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of information found in these typical examples. Nor will they have any liability to you or any other party for any representations (expressed or implied) contained in, or any omissions from, that information.

The tax depreciation deductions in this case study have been calculated based on the diminishing value method of depreciation and are based upon a first full year of ownership.

Find out how much you could be claiming each year

Estimate your likely deductions using the free BMT Tax Depreciation Calculator today. Alternatively complete this form and one of our staff members will be in contact to provide a customised tax depreciation estimate for your property.

As you can see, property depreciation can make a significant difference to a property investor’s cash flow each financial year.

How do I organise a schedule?

Engaging BMT Tax Depreciation to complete a tax depreciation schedule for your investment property couldn’t be easier:
  • 1

    Get a Quote Request a quote for your tax depreciation schedule.

  • 2

    Property details We’ll collect property details, then contact your Property Manager or Tenant to arrange access to complete a property inspection.

  • 3

    Claim deductions Your customised depreciation schedule is delivered to you and your nominated accountant.

Find out how much you could be claiming each year

Estimate your likely deductions using the free BMT Tax Depreciation Calculator today. Alternatively complete this form and one of our staff members will be in contact to provide a customised tax depreciation estimate for your property.

As you can see, property depreciation can make a significant difference to a property investor’s cash flow each financial year.

How do I organise a schedule?

Engaging BMT Tax Depreciation to complete a tax depreciation schedule for your investment property couldn’t be easier:
Get a Quote

Request a quote for your tax depreciation schedule.

Property details

We’ll collect property details, then contact your Property Manager or Tenant to arrange access to complete a property inspection.

Claim deductions

Your customised depreciation schedule is delivered to you and your nominated accountant.