Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Tax Depreciation Services in Australia
Koste has been a leader in tax depreciation services since its inception in 2012, pioneering innovations such as Virtual Site Inspections and fixed-price residential reports. As Australia's only Chartered Quantity Surveyor firm specializing in tax depreciation, we combine deep expertise with cutting-edge AI-driven software to deliver ATO-compliant reports that maximize deductions. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience in property and tax legislation, ensuring clients receive unparalleled accuracy and strategic value.With over 40,000 reports completed nationwide, we maintain a client-centric focus through transparent pricing, free property reviews, and ongoing support. Our commitment to industry leadership is reflected in our AIQS membership, professional indemnity insurance, and partnerships with leading property developers and accountants.
Services
Tax Depreciation Reports
Asset Registers
Insurance Cost Assessments
Life Cycle Reporting
Commercial Property Depreciation
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Chartered Quantity Surveyors with 20+ years' property industry experience
- ATO-compliant reports with guaranteed maximum deductions
- AI-driven software ensures unmatched accuracy and efficiency
- Free property reviews before commitment
- Professional indemnity insurance for all reports
Associations and certifications
- Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
- ATO-compliant
What people say
Clear advice
Worth every cent
Confidence-building
Exceptional follow-up
Professional reliability
Services
Tax Depreciation Reports
Our tax depreciation reports identify all claimable assets in residential and commercial properties. Using ATO-approved methods, we calculate 40-year depreciation schedules with both diminishing value and prime cost options. Our Chartered Quantity Surveyors include low-value pooling, immediate write-offs, and common area allocations to maximize deductions while maintaining compliance. Clients receive detailed documentation that withstands audit scrutiny.
Asset Registers
We create comprehensive asset registers documenting all depreciable items in commercial properties. Our detailed surveys include asset classifications, expected lifespans, and maintenance schedules. These registers support accurate financial reporting, facilitate audit compliance, and enable strategic capital expenditure planning while meeting AIQS and RICS standards.
Insurance Cost Assessments
Our Chartered Quantity Surveyors provide precise reinstatement cost assessments for insurance purposes. We calculate rebuilding costs including materials, labor, demolition, and professional fees while accounting for inflation. These AIQS-compliant valuations prevent underinsurance and avoid overpayment for property insurance coverage.
Life Cycle Reporting
We analyze asset life cycles from acquisition to disposal, forecasting maintenance needs and replacement timelines. Our reports evaluate current asset conditions and recommend optimal replacement strategies. This strategic approach supports budget planning and minimizes unexpected capital expenditures for property portfolios.
Commercial Depreciation Management
Specialized depreciation management for commercial properties including tenant fit-outs and demolition adjustments. We identify capital works components in tenant abandonment scenarios and calculate deductions for demolished assets. Our reports support commercial property investors with complex tax planning requirements.
People
Mark Kilroy
Founder & CEO
Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 20+ years' property industry experience. Former professional at Ernst & Young and CBRE. Specializes in tax depreciation and asset services. Holds BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and AIQS membership.
Claire Kilroy
Co-Founder & Director
Property and marketing specialist with UK and Australian investment experience. BA (Hons) graduate who leads service expansion initiatives including digital platforms and client portal development. Key strategic advisor for business growth.
Questions
What tax depreciation services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial tax depreciation schedules, asset registers, life cycle reporting, and insurance cost assessments for property investors nationwide.
How do your depreciation reports ensure ATO compliance?
Our Chartered Quantity Surveyors use ATO-approved methods and maintain professional indemnity insurance. All reports meet AIQS standards and withstand audit scrutiny.
What's included in a residential depreciation report?
40-year schedule with both diminishing value and prime cost methods, low-value pooling, immediate write-offs, common area allocations, and free updates during ownership.
How quickly can I expect report delivery?
Most reports are completed within 2 weeks of payment confirmation, with urgent requests prioritized through our secure online portal.
Do you offer site inspections?
Yes, we conduct virtual and physical inspections by qualified surveyors. No site visit required? We offer discounted fees for document-based assessments.
How do you handle complex commercial properties?
Our team specializes in commercial depreciation management including tenant fit-outs, demolition adjustments, and multi-asset portfolios with detailed capital works analysis.
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