taxation architect fees

[Haille]

I have just spent 2700 euro on architect fees for plans for investment property.It is an existing house and shop unit.I got the plans drawn up so I can let out the house and change the existing shop unit to a self contained unit.My question is can I claim income tax relief as expenses incurred against future rental taxable income.

 

[bazermc]

Hi Haille

From what you have stated it sounds as if the payment is capital in nature so you would instead get a capital gains tax dedcution instead of income tax deduction. Minor repairs and maint would qualify for income tax relief, but not costs associated with with changing a unit

 

[Haille]

Many thanks for your reply