Rental expenses claim during the next tax year

By Alicia Human · Updated

Stela

Stela said:
16 February 2017 at 14:59

If I spent more on maintenance of my rented granny flat than I earned in rent can I offset it over several years?
TaxTim Alicia

TaxTim Alicia said:
17 February 2017 at 8:21

Can you kindly tell us what kind of maintenance have you had to do to the flat?
Stela

Stela said:
17 February 2017 at 18:09

The maintenance was:
Painting of walls and ceiling, replacing stove hotplates, replacing wash line, sanding and re-varnish windows and doors, replace 1 door lock unit, repainting roof, repairing paving, carpet cleaning.
Regular services:
Garden services, Handyman labour for some of the above.
Other:
Installed a security gate and an extractor fan.
TaxTim Alicia

TaxTim Alicia said:
20 February 2017 at 9:41

Yes you can claim them against your rental income but it can only be set-off in the year you incurred these expenses.
You are able to select on your tax return that you want your loss to be ring-fenced this will allow you to get the benefit of these expenses in the following your too.