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Pritesh said: 30 July 2025 at 14:23 My rental property was not occupied for a period of 2 months (October and November), while I was trying to find a new tenant. Can I claim expenses (interest, levies, rates, insurance) while not earning rental income. |
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TaxTim Alicia said: 4 August 2025 at 9:23 Yes, you can claim expenses for the two months when the property was vacant, as long as you were actively seeking new tenants. When there is a temporary break in rental income and you are genuinely trying to find new tenants, you are still allowed to include the property-related expenses in your tax return. However, it's important to note that you can only claim expenses if you are actively seeking rental income. If you are not making a genuine effort to rent out the property, these expenses would be considered personal and would not be tax-deductible. The key is demonstrating that you are trying to generate rental income during the period of vacancy. |
