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The do’s and don’ts for property investors this tax time read icon 3 min read
Tax & Legal • 06 Jul 2021
The do’s and don’ts for property investors this tax time
Investors are being told to pay particular attention to the do’s and don’ts this tax time, with those who fail to properly lodge their returns warned they could...
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Property investors may cop a hit this tax time, accountants warn read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 28 Jun 2021
Property investors may cop a hit this tax time, accountants warn
The past year has raised new tax issues for mum and dad property investors, with many expected to cop a hit this tax time.
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SA spends big on infrastructure and land tax reform read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 23 Jun 2021
SA spends big on infrastructure and land tax reform
South Australia has rolled out its own state budget, promising “the most comprehensive land tax reform” in the state’s history and a massive $17.9 billion...
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Are the benefits of negative gearing property a fallacy or is it a clever way to grow your asset portfolio? read icon 3 min read
Tax & Legal • 15 Jun 2021
Are the benefits of negative gearing property a fallacy or is it a clever way to grow your asset portfolio?
When it works well, negative gearing can be good. As I see it, though, the problem is that the benefits are hugely overstated and the downsides often drastically...
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5 tax-time tips for property investors read icon 3 min read
Tax & Legal • 14 Jun 2021
5 tax-time tips for property investors
A tax-time mistake can be a costly one for Australian property investors, so here are some tips to help you navigate the devil in the details. 
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3 ways to reduce the amount of capital gains you will pay this tax time read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 02 Jun 2021
3 ways to reduce the amount of capital gains you will pay this tax time
Investors who have sold financial products for a profit are being urged to use the last month of the financial year to reduce their tax liability or face a large capital...
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How will market forces, super and tax changes impact your portfolio read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 27 May 2021
How will market forces, super and tax changes impact your portfolio
Are Aussies fond of property or is it merely an avenue to secure a comfortable retirement?
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What you need to know from the latest federal budget and Vic’s tax tweaks read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 20 May 2021
What you need to know from the latest federal budget and Vic’s tax tweaks
The budget has come and gone with some “outstanding initiatives for those looking to get into the property market”.
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Victorian govt attempts to hijack property boom with new taxes read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 17 May 2021
Victorian government attempts to hijack property boom with new taxes
Ahead of this week’s state budget, the Victorian government has flagged several new tax measures targeting property investors in a move said to shore up the state’s...
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REIA applauds Frydenberg’s budget read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 12 May 2021
REIA applauds Frydenberg’s budget
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has looked favourably on the measures handed down in this week’s federal budget, welcoming the property and small-business...
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