How to Boost Your Tax Return in 2025: Ben & Julia’s Hot Tips

It’s tax time! 🧾
Whether you’re a seasoned property investor or just getting started, this is your essential tax planning guide for 2025.

Join Ben Kingsley and property tax expert Julia Hartman as they unpack everything you need to know before 30 June—from depreciation schedules, repairs vs improvements, land tax timing and rent paid in advance, to superannuation contributions and HECS/HELP traps.

You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a few golden nuggets that could save you money.

🔍 Need a quick reference?
Download the 2025 Tax Fact Sheet inside Moorr’s MyKnowledge section (FREE to access):
👉 https://my.moorr.com.au/invited?user-...

💬 Want to speak with a tax pro?
Book your free tax chat with Empower Wealth:
👉 https://empowerwealth.com.au/tax

📺 Don’t forget to check out the full Talking Property Tax video series in Moorr too.

Timestamp:
01:52 – HECS/HELP debt: Why you shouldn’t pay it off before June 1
03:15 – Can you prepay 12 months of property expenses?
04:12 – Interest in advance: When it works (and when it doesn’t)
06:00 – Planning leave or retirement? Use this tax trick wisely
06:57 – Prepaying rates, insurance or body corp? Read this first
08:09 – Land tax: Why timing matters for deductions
09:05 – Rent paid in advance? A warning for commercial landlords
10:00 – Rent paid early? Landlords, brace for tax
11:04 – Repairs vs improvements: Don’t stuff this up
13:26 – Renovating before renting? That’s capital
16:00 – Replacing the whole fence? Careful!
18:28 – Roofs, floors, footings: What counts as a repair?
20:00 – Roof Replacements: Claim or Cost?
24:11 – Depreciation: Get It Before 30 June
26:06 – Backdate Deductions - Is it possible?
27:52 – Is a Dep Schedule Worth It? Here’s How to Check
29:26 – Tax Bracket Changes Ahead: Plan Now
31:18 – Super: The Most Misunderstood Tax Strategy
32:52 – Concessional vs Non-Concessional: Know the Difference
36:18 – Super Contributions: How Much Can You Put In?
40:12 – Non-Concessional Contributions Made Simple
42:00 – Age-Based Super Rules You Need to Know
47:21 – Pension Phase = Tax-Free Income?
50:18 – Free 15-Min Tax Planning Chats Now Available
52:13 – Previous episodes of Talking Property Tax
52:36 – Access the Full Series FREE on Moorr's MyKnowledge


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