During the 2020 tax year, Salomie borrowedmoney to buy an investment property. Theproperty was immediately rented out. Sherecorded the following expenses:At the time of purchase, the roof wasdamaged. She spent $100,000 to replace theentire roof.Two months after moving in, tenants reversedinto the fence. Salomie paid $500 to repairthe fence.She paid $20,000 interest on her borrowingsfrom the bank.Required: Advise Salomie of her allowabledeductions for the 2020 income year. Youmust refer to relevant law and showcalculations.

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During the 2020 tax year, Salomie borrowec money to buy an investment property. The property was immediately rented out. She recorded the following expenses: At the time of purchase, the roof was damaged. She spent $100,000 to replace th entire roof. Two months after moving in, tenants revers- into the fence, Salomie paid $500 to repair

During the 2020 tax year, Salomie borrowec money to buy an investment property. The property was immediately rented out. She recorded the following expenses: At the time of purchase, the roof was damaged. She spent $100,000 to replace th entire roof. Two months after moving in, tenants revers- into the fence, Salomie paid $500 to repair

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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