What records should rental property investors keep?
Learn what records rental property investors should keep for income, expenses, interest, and capital gains tax.
Summary
Rental property investors need records that support rental income, expenses, loan interest, ownership costs, and capital gains tax calculations. The ATO provides detailed rental property record-keeping guidance.
What this means
Good records help support deduction claims and calculate capital gains or losses when a property is sold.
Records should generally show income received, expenses paid, how amounts were calculated, and whether expenses are private, capital, or deductible.
Typical actions
- Keep rental income statements and bank records.
- Keep invoices and receipts for repairs, management fees, insurance, rates, and interest.
- Keep purchase and sale documents for CGT purposes.
- Separate private use and rental use where relevant.
Official ATO sources
Last checked: 20 June 2026
Rental property records
Explains records rental property owners should keep.
Residential rental properties
ATO hub for residential rental property tax.
Rental expenses to claim
Explains rental expenses and deduction categories.
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