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Claim electricity and rates



Denise says:
3 July 2017 at 15:21

Can I claim electricity in full and the rates too? I don't live there, but there are tenants who d, but I pay the electricity, rates and water.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
3 July 2017 at 15:23

Yes, you can claim this as it's an expense against the rental income earned.

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