Do You Really Need a Quantity Surveyor for Tax Depreciation?
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I learned this the expensive way. When I bought my first investment property in 2019, I thought I could handle the depreciation schedule myself. After all, how hard could it be to list some appliances and calculate percentages?
The result? I missed $8,400 in legitimate tax deductions in my first year alone.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Understanding the professional advantage
95%
Asset Identification Rate
Professional vs 60% DIY
$47,000
Average Additional Assets
Found by quantity surveyors
800%
ROI on Professional Schedule
Typical first-year return
40 Years
Schedule Lifespan
Professional documentation lasts
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