understanding negative gearing. negative gearing what is it? why do we use it? how do we use it? ...
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UNDERSTANDING NEGATIVE GEARING
Negative gearing
What is it?
Why do we use it?
How do we use it?
When do we use it?
Definition
The gearing (borrowing for) of an investment whereby the expenditure exceeds the income.
This negative income reduces the normal taxable income and therefore provides a tax rebate.
The tax rebate is then used to help finance the interest costs of the investment.
The Purpose
Tax rebating (valid way to reduce taxable income).
Someone else helps to make your repayments!
A popular way to create wealth.
When is it used?
Best utilised when income exceeds $50k pa.
Or when the owner occupied residence is paid off.
(Ownership of your own home still remains the best tax effective investment).
To create wealth for retirement income.
Provide an asset for children.
Ways To Borrow
Any way a lender will loan to you.
However it is important to know that it is only the Interest Portion of a repayment that is Tax Deductible.
Most investors borrow interest only and ‘generally’ for a fixed term to obtain maximum tax benefits and insure against interest rate volatility.
However, if it is a pure ‘asset accumulation’ exercise, borrowers may take advantage of variable rate loan reduction programmes.
Split (fixed / variable rate) facilities also provide good insurance as well as providing flexibility.
The Mechanics
Income $60,000
Tax $16,480
Nett $43,520
Income $60,000
Rent $9,360
Int/Costs $15,000
Tax. Income $54,360
Tax $14,027
Tax Refund $2,453
Total cost $15,000
Rent $9,360
Tax refund $2,453
Borrower $3,187
Total $15,000
Weekly cost to borrower $61
Tenant63%
Borrower21%
Tax Refund16%
The Percentages
Does it have to be negative?
No!
You can gear neutrally.
(Which means that the borrowing is structured so that the income is equal to the outgoings.)
You can gear positively.
(Which means the income exceeds the outgoings providing extra income.)
Pitfalls…how to avoid them!
Liquidity
Unemployment
Sickness/Death
Bad tenants
Distrustful tenants
Have a ‘buffer’ fund and use the 221d tax adjustment (Insurance also)
Adequate Insurances in place
Find a good Managing Agent
Insurance policy +above
Be Sure
We strongly recommend that you receive independent advice from their financial adviser or Accountant.
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That’s all for now folks!
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