July 2016
ATO focuses on rental property owners
With Tax Time 2016 just around the corner, the ATO has stated it will be paying close attention to excessive interest expense claims, and incorrect apportionment of rental income and expenses between owners.
The ATO is also looking at holiday homes that are not genuinely available for rent, and incorrect claims for newly purchased rental properties.
An ATO spokesperson said that their ability to identify incorrect rental property claims is becoming more sophisticated due to enhancements in technology and the extensive use of data.