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Tax & Legal • 26 Apr 2021

The common mistakes property investors make when filing tax returns

Many property owners miss out on potential tax deductions. Here are the common mistakes investors make when filing their tax return, writes Mark Chapman.

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Tax & Legal • 23 Apr 2021

Investment sweeteners safe in pre-election budget

With a pre-election budget just around the corner, property investors are confident certain tax breaks won’t be touched for fear of political repercussions.

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Tax & Legal • 23 Apr 2021

Governments must step in on stamp duty: CEO

It’s the low interest rate environment that has ensured the property market has continued its boom-time run, according to a chief executive.

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Tax & Legal • 22 Apr 2021

REIA calls for holistic review of all property taxes

Negative gearing and capital gains tax on property investments should be retained in their current form, the Real Estate Institute of Australia has said in its budget...

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Tax & Legal • 14 Apr 2021

Accountants lend their weight to scrapping of stamp duty

Two major Australian accounting groups have come out in support of the removal of stamp duty in NSW – but the opt-in system could have unintended effects.

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Tax & Legal • 05 Apr 2021

How to make the most of the tax advantages of investment property

Ben Johnston is very passionate about property. Having snapped up his first property at the age of 21, Ben went down the road of accounting, with a specific focus on...

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Tax & Legal • 26 Jan 2021

Tax deductions you can claim on your investment property

Investment properties (or properties used for income-producing purposes) have unique tax deductions that you can use to lower the tax that you are paying on your...

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Tax & Legal • 09 Oct 2020

Can you buy a retirement property using your SMSF?

While it may seem advantageous to purchase a retirement property through an SMSF, SMSF clients need to be very careful that these types of transactions don’t breach...

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Tax & Legal • 22 Sep 2020

Halving NSW land tax sees $132m build-to-rent fund

State-based land tax changes have seen Vellum Fund Management and Urban Property Group launch the first build-to-rent fund based in NSW.

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Tax & Legal • 15 Sep 2020

Could changing tax law boost regional property prices?

Property investors are urging the Australian government to change tax deductions for travel expenses related to their investment property as a way to stimulate the...

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