As previously signalled in earlier blog posts, new rules on claiming expenses for mixed-used assets such as holiday homes (assets being used both privately and for earning income) have been passed in to law.

Previously expenses have been subject to a private to business ratio (including when the asset was available for use even if it wasn’t being used).  The new rules restrict the deductibility of this expenditure by limiting the expenditure allowed for the period that the asset is available for use and not used.

Even though these rules have just been enacted, they actually apply from 1 April 2013.  If you own any assets such as a holiday bach or a boat and rent these out during the year, please come and talk to us.  The government has publicly stated they are expecting an extra $50m in revenue from these new rules, so they will be enforced.