When it comes to tax, unless you are a professional, it can be difficult to navigate your way through the maze. But understanding the basic taxation laws and your rights as a property investor is imperative to the success of your investment career. We’ve made it a little easier for you by providing a guide to all the taxation questions you need answered.
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Asset protection seems to be a recurring topic with clients over the past few months. Although we are not lawyers the same issues seem to crop up. So let’s have a look at the top issue of asset protection that every property investor should consider: 1. Should I have a will? The answer is yes if…
Capital gains tax (CGT) is the tax you pay on profits from selling assets, such as property. In essence, you make a capital gain when the difference between what it cost you to acquire your property (or another asset) and what you gained from selling it is greater than zero — in other words, you…
Investing in property with your super has been extremely popular over the past few years, hasn’t it? And the reasons why are far more interesting than it just being a bit trendy! The main benefit is that super is an alternative avenue for property investing that has very little impact on personal finances or your future…
Paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) isn’t necessarily a bad thing because it means that you have sold an asset and made a profit, which is better than a loss, of course. That said, I’m certain that most people would prefer to pay less tax, not more. Therefore, it’s important to understand the ins and outs…
Want to avoid the taxman rejecting your claim? Even worse, do you want to prevent the taxman from digging deeper and auditing your affairs? The Australian Taxation Office has a lot of information on its website to help property investors. Whether you use a tax agent or choose to lodge your tax return yourself, the…
Every year at tax time I wonder whether property investors are the only people in Australia who look forward to submitting their tax return! That’s because property investment not only provides us with the ability to create long-term wealth through the purchase of income-producing assets, but our tax system allows us to claim legitimate expenses…
Once you have bought your home, there are ways that you can minimise the interest you pay over the life of the loan. This can include making additional lump payments or repaying the loan fortnightly instead of monthly. One of the most popular ways, however, is to establish a mortgage offset account, which will reduce…
The NSW government plans to encourage people to move away from floodland by offering stamp duty concessions and other subsidies. The government is working on a proposal for residents of flood-ravaged areas such as Lismore to not pay stamp duty if they buy in an area away from floodplains. The plan will be considered by…
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Generally, you don’t pay capital gains tax (CGT) if you sell the home you live in (under the main residence exemption). And in return, you can’t claim income tax deductions for costs associated with buying or selling your home. But sometimes things change. You rent out your home for a while, you subdivide your property,…
So, there’s yet another inquiry into housing affordability underway. This latest is called “The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia.” Chaired by NSW Liberal MP Mr. Jason Falinski, it’s getting a few headlines with statements like ‘half the cost of a new house and…
