What Does a Depreciation Schedule Cost?
Koste's tax depreciation schedules start from $595 for residential properties. Commercial properties are quoted individually based on size and complexity — typically $800–$2,500.
The schedule fee is itself a tax-deductible expense (claimable in the year you purchase it), so the after-tax cost at a 37% marginal rate is approximately $375.
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What Affects the Price?
| Property Type | Typical Price Range | |---|---| | Residential house | $595–$750 | | Residential unit/apartment | $595–$695 | | Duplex or dual occupancy | $650–$850 | | Commercial office (small) | $900–$1,500 | | Commercial office (large) | $1,500–$2,500+ | | Industrial/warehouse | $800–$1,800 |
Factors that can affect pricing:
- Size of the property (floor area)
- Complexity of the fit-out (commercial)
- Regional location (travel costs for inspection)
- Whether it's a new property vs existing
Is It Worth It? How to Calculate Your Return
The most important question. Here's a simple way to assess it:
Step 1: Estimate your Division 43 deduction. If the property was built after 1987, the construction cost is typically 50–60% of the original purchase price for a house, or 70–80% for an apartment. Apply 2.5% to get your annual Division 43 deduction.
Example: $420,000 house built in 2005
- Estimated construction cost: $220,000 (52% of purchase price)
- Annual Division 43: $5,500
- At 37% marginal rate: $2,035 tax saving per year
Step 3: Compare to the schedule cost. If your first-year additional tax saving exceeds the after-tax cost of the schedule, it's worth it. In the example above: $2,035 + (say) $800 from D40 = $2,835 in Year 1. After-tax cost of schedule: ~$375. Clear return.
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When It May NOT Be Worth It
A depreciation schedule may not be cost-effective if:
- The property was built before 1985 and no renovations or improvements have occurred
- You have a very low marginal tax rate (below 19%)
- The property is a commercial one where you've already obtained a schedule
- The remaining depreciable life of the building is very short (under 5 years)
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The Compounding Value Over Time
It's easy to focus on Year 1, but the value compounds. A schedule that generates $2,500 in additional annual tax savings is worth:
- $12,500 over 5 years
- $25,000 over 10 years
- $50,000 over 20 years
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Order Your Schedule
Koste's schedules are prepared by AIQS-certified Chartered Quantity Surveyors, include a full Audit Support Pack, and are delivered within 5–10 business days of inspection.
Order a residential or commercial depreciation schedule →
Or use the free Tax Depreciation Calculator to estimate your deductions before committing.