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    Hi All

    Just a quick question. Can you claim the fees for buyers agents as a tax deduction?

    Thanks[biggrin]

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    No, unfortunately they're classified as a capital cost by the ATO and are thus added to the cost base when reselling.  There was a recent thread on this very topic on InvestEd and our accountant verfied this.  The only way to claim them otherwise is if the BA also provides a form of rental service.  Just do a search on buyers agents fees and you'll find the specific discussions. 

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