Depreciation allows property owners to claim the wear and tear on investments and reduce their taxable income. There are three tips to maximize depreciation deductions: 1. Purchase items under $300 as they can be written off immediately. 2. Use the low value pooling method to claim items between $300-1000 at a higher rate of 37.5% deduction in the first year. 3. Consider separating depreciation schedules when investing with family or friends to increase deductions, but discuss with your accountant first.