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Property investment tax
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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There have been changes to the taxation legislation to limit deductions that can be claimed by property investors for holding vacant land. These changes received royal assent on 28 October 2019 and apply to costs incurred to hold vacant land on or after 1 July 2019, even for land held before that date. But since many investors…
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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 their website to help property investors. Whether you use a tax agent or choose to lodge your tax return yourself, the…
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Are you wondering how your changed circumstances related to COVID-19 may affect your tax situation? Well, you’re in good company. The Australian Taxation Office has provided a lot of information on their website to assist you. Here’s a list of the most frequently asked questions they are getting from individuals and employees as well as…
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The Australian Taxation Office is aware that residential rental property owners may be concerned about how COVID-19, floods, or bushfires have reduced their income. This may be a result of tenants paying less or entering deferred payments plans, or travel restrictions which have affected demand for short-term rental properties. New legislation also affects the tax…
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You thought we no longer had death duties but call it something else and we can see that the tax man can get a slice of your superannuation on your death if it goes to certain people. Everyone who has children knows that the Bank of Mum and Dad is an institution that runs 24/7…
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Will your investment property make you a TARGET for the tax man? Attention property investors: your friends at the Australian Taxation Office might be taking an a much closer look at your tax return than you will be comfortable with this year … Assistant tax commissioner Gavin Siebert said the tax office has made property…
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Smart property investors use all the legal tax rules to minimize their cash flow leakage and maximise their deductions. The government encourages property investors to provide accommodation for those who need it by offering them a range of tax benefits. While most investors know about the typical tax deductions, such as interest on loans, repairs and management fees,…