AU Australia property term

Capital Works Deduction

Australia-wide

Plain-English definition

An income-tax deduction that may be available over time for eligible construction expenditure on an income-producing building or structural improvement.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

The deduction is based on qualifying construction cost and timing, not the purchase price or market value. Obtain records or a suitable estimate and understand the CGT cost-base effect.

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