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ATO issues warning to late lodging SMSFs read icon 1 min read
Tax & 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 extension.
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Qld market read icon 1 min read
Tax & 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 properties are presented for sale, according to a local...
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WA commits to stamp duty rebate expansion read icon 1 min read
Tax & 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 housing supply and affordability.
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Foreign buyers remain unfazed by hefty property taxes read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 14 May 2022
Foreign buyers remain unfazed by hefty property taxes
Australian property — both commercial and residential —remains attractive to foreign investors despite major tax barriers when entering the market, according to an...
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ATO read icon 1 min read
Tax & 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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Negative gearing read icon 1 min read
Tax & 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 power at the upcoming federal election.
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discount depreciation deductions read icon 1 min read
Tax & 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 the property?
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selling property read icon 7 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 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 our full guide.  
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Property valuations put pressure on SMSF audit delays read icon 1 min read
Tax & 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 with SMSF audits, particularly with some real...
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Property valuations read icon 1 min read
Tax & 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 pushback from trustees.
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