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Tax and legal

Tax and legal strategies are a key component of a strong, successful investment portfolio. Smart Property Investment provides investors with the latest updates, insights, tips and traps for maintaining these vital functions of a property portfolio.

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Tax and legal • 17 Aug 2022

Property manager faces court over alleged referral fee scheme

A Victorian property manager will face Melbourne Magistrates Court over allegations that his business accepted thousands...

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Tax and legal • 26 Jul 2022

ATO cracks down as 90% of rental income tax statements are wrong

With the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reiterating its focus on rental property income and tax deductions this tax ti...

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Tax and legal • 26 Jul 2022

REIA lauds scathing stamp duty report

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has heaped praise on a new report that touts the benefits of stamping out ...

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Tax and legal • 21 Jul 2022

Warning issued as inaccurate valuations land WA valuer in hot water

An Applecross land valuer has been fined and punished by the State Administrative Tribunal for failing to meet accepted ...

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Tax and legal • 20 Jul 2022

Could Qld’s new property tax laws spell the end of interstate investment?

The beginning of a new financial year often brings with it a string of legislative and economic changes, including the l...

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Tax and legal • 24 Jun 2022

5 tax tips to max cashback on your property investment

With tax season knocking at the door and the economy sailing into rougher waters, here are strategic ways property inves...

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Tax and legal • 10 Jun 2022

ATO Issues Warning To Late Lodging SMSFs

The ATO has reminded SMSFs that their 2020-21 SMSF annual return should now be lodged unless they have received an exten...

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Tax and legal • 18 May 2022

Deceptive Marketing Disputes Rise In Hot Qld Market

A booming property market in South-East Queensland has brought with it a rising number of legal disputes over how proper...

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Tax and legal • 18 May 2022

WA Commits To Stamp Duty Rebate Expansion

The state’s latest budget will build on previous rebates for off-the-plan apartments as part of a drive to improve hou...

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Tax and legal • 11 Apr 2022

Foreign Investor Fined $250k For Unauthorised Property Purchases

It’s the first-ever fine to be doled out under Australia’s foreign investments rules. ...

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Tax and legal • 26 Mar 2022

Negative Gearing Not Going Anywhere

Both major Australian political parties have pledged a commitment to retain negative gearing should they be elected into...

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Tax and legal • 26 Feb 2022

Why You Shouldn’t Discount Depreciation Deductions At Tax Time

Did you know that depreciation is tax-deductible over the lifetime of an investment property, regardless of the age of t...

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Tax and legal • 1 Feb 2022

A Complete Guide Of What Property Owners Must Disclose When Selling A Property

Are you planning to sell your investment property and wondering what type of information you need to disclose? Here is o...

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Tax and legal • 11 Jan 2022

Property Valuations Put Pressure On SMSF Audit Delays

The requirement to include comparable sales data for kerbside valuations for properties is seeing issues and hold-ups wi...

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Tax and legal • 29 Dec 2021

Property Valuations Still ‘high On The Audit Hit List’

SMSF auditors are requiring valuations for many property investments again this financial year, and in some cases seeing...

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Tax and legal • 27 Nov 2021

ATO Releases New Draft Laws On Rent Relief Extension For SMSFs

The ATO has released the new legislative instrument on extending COVID-19 rental deferral relief for SMSFs. ...

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Tax and legal • 24 Nov 2021

SMSFs Urged To Consider Expert Input On COVID-19 Relief

With the extension of the various COVID-19 relief this year, SMSFs will need to increasingly consider the use of a speci...

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Tax and legal • 29 Oct 2021

ATO’s Tax Return 2021 Deadline Reminder For Rental Property Owners

The deadline for lodging tax returns for FY 2020-2021 is just around the corner. Are you ready to lodge yours? ...

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Tax and legal • 28 Oct 2021

Understanding How Rental Property Depreciation Works

Here is our basic guide on how rental property depreciation works. ...

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Tax and legal • 13 Oct 2021

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Treasurer Fires Warning Shot At Labor Over Negative Gearing And Increasing Property Taxes

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called out Labor’s “war on aspiration” as the party looks to crack down on n...

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Tax and legal • 13 Oct 2021

Negative Gearing To Again Hit The Federal Election Limelight

EXCLUSIVE: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has highlighted housing taxes as a key issue ahead of the federal election, despite...

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Tax and legal • 8 Sep 2021

New Report Reveals Skyrocketing Cost Of Strata Insurance

Strata insurance costs have been heading skyward for at least the last four years, according to a new report issued by t...

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Tax and legal • 31 Aug 2021

Land Tax: What Investors Can Do To Minimise It

When purchasing an investment property, land tax is one of the hidden costs that property investors often don’t take i...

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Tax and legal • 23 Aug 2021

Highrise Of Lies: Gold Coast Developer Cops Fines Over GST Fraud

A Gold Coast property developer has been criminally convicted after he fraudulently claimed a $147,763 GST refund for a ...

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