Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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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Taxpayers must ensure they are ‘tax literate’: CPA

Australia’s complex system means too many people are making costly mistakes on their returns, says the association.

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‘Endless speculation’ on rent freezes and rent caps must be put to rest: REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is urging an end to the prolonged speculation surrounding rent freezes,...

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Minns backtracks on rental bidding ban

Taking heed of mounting concerns over its potential implications, the NSW government has made the decision to abandon...

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Stamp duty reform isn’t the only way to help FHBs

NSW is once again making changes to first home buyer stamp duty. But if the government really wants to help this...

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What investors can expect to pay under Victoria’s new COVID-19 debt levy

The 2023–24 Victorian state budget brings big changes for some property holders.

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Victoria scraps stamp duty for commercial properties in ‘landmark’ reform

Commercial and industrial property buyers will soon no longer pay stamp duty after the Andrews government announced a...

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NSW gives up on getting rid of stamp duty

NSW will no longer allow first home buyers to pay yearly land tax instead of stamp duty, less than six months after the...

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ATO crackdown focuses on rental properties, work claims, CGT

A trio of targets will get special scrutiny this year and the Tax Office expects to issue fewer refunds.

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ATO rental property focus to keep investors on their toes

An understanding of how CGT works for homes and rentals is vital, says HLB Mann Judd.

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Beginner’s Guide to Valuing Commercial Property in Australia

Valuing a commercial property in Australia can be a complex process, requiring careful consideration of various factors...

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Minns cracks down on rental bidding

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is set to introduce rental reforms that aim to stamp out the practice of rental...

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Only 50% of SMSFs have lodged their 2022 audit with 9 days to go

Only half of SMSFs have completed their audit for the 2022 income year, according to the ATO.

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Proposed anti-money laundering reforms to make housing transactions more ‘expensive and complex’: REIA

Proposed changes to the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws will do more...

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Accountant raises alarm on ATO investor tax crackdown

Property investors must be “particularly careful” not to understate their income or overclaim expenses this tax...

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Qld makes good on sunset clause crackdown

The Queensland government has limited the power of sunset clauses in off-the-plan contracts that some shady developers...

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New NSW government praised for ‘clear direction’ when it comes to property

Newly elected Premier Chris Minns’ pledge to address NSW’s critical housing supply problems has been commended by...

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ATO to further scrutinise 1.7m property investors

As part of a regular review of returns related to rental property landlords, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will...

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CGT on family homes won’t be touched, PM says

The Labor government has no intention of changing capital gains tax on the family home, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...

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WA puts housing at heart of latest cash splash

The McGowan government recently announced a raft of housing schemes aimed at boosting supply and increasing choice...

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Property Council welcomes election pledge of additional stamp duty changes

As election promises ramp up ahead of the NSW state elections on 25 March, the national lobbying group has endorsed a...

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