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Negative Gearing Calculator

Understand the true after-tax cost of holding a negatively geared investment property

FY 2025-26

Property Details

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Council rates, insurance, management fees, maintenance, etc.

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2.5% of construction cost per year

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Plant and equipment (carpets, blinds, appliances, etc.)

Results

After-Tax Position

$175/wk

This property costs you $175/week after tax

Taxable Income from Property

Rental Income$23,400
Less: Mortgage Interest-$36,000
Less: Expenses-$8,000
Less: Depreciation (Div 43)-$7,500
Less: Depreciation (Div 40)-$3,000
Taxable Income / Loss-$31,100

Cash Flow Analysis

Tax Benefit (37% marginal rate)+$11,507
Pre-Tax Cash Flow-$20,600
After-Tax Cash Flow-$9,093/yr