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Dividends and Tax

Asking here as I'm probably not the only one wondering (or am I?) but if I've borrowed money to invest in an ETF, and the interest is deductible, where do I put it when I fill out my tax return? Does it go in box 13Y as it relates to the ETF? Or is that box only for the fund to use if they have deductions claimable there? Do I use a different deductions box?

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David Reid

Asked on 29 July 2022

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Dave Gow - Strong Money Australia

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Mon, 1st August 2022

Hey David. Just a heads up here this is a personal tax question so I can only describe what I’ve done personally. My situation and any tax advice I’ve had won’t be the same as yours, so as always do your own research / get pro advice.

When I’m doing my tax return online (ato.gov website), there is a section for ‘dividend deductions’ when I declare earned dividend income for the year.

When thinking about this for myself, I get that managed fund income is not classed as dividends and has its own section, but I approach it as if its a similar type of income. So, this is where I fill out any deductions I have related to shares as it’s the simplest way to do so, for me.

Aside from that, there may also be a section for ‘other deductions’ or something like that where I could put in other stuff that doesn’t fit elsewhere.

For myself, I am super focussed on making sure the amounts are correct and included – It all ends up as either ‘income’ or ‘deductions’. And this is what determines my total tax liability or refund.

Just to repeat myself, this is just a summary of how I approach this topic generally, to the extent its helpful for your own research or to ask the right questions of your adviser. :)

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