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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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ASIC defends lending remit amid legal ‘uncertainty’

ASIC has defended the utility of its responsible lending guidance amid court rulings that have called into question...

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Random audits catching out property investors

One national network of tax advisers is warning that property investors have been caught out by random audits for...

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Fresh tax changes on property could be heading your way

The Grattan Institute has released a report titled Generation Gap: Ensuring a fair go for younger Australians that...

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ATO lends support to flood-affected property owners

North Queensland property owners who were impacted by floods earlier this year will continue to be granted support by...

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New rules floated for investors with short-term rentals

The government has released the draft code of conduct by NSW Fair Trading for short-term rental accommodation in NSW,...

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Knockdown and rebuild of property in super attract ATO scrutiny, lawyer warns

Investors wanting to knock down and rebuild a property for SMSF purposes should be wary of undertaking such a process,...

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‘Tip of the iceberg’: More dodgy buildings in the pipeline

Media reports of stress fractures and dodgy building quality are just the beginning of a serious problem for Australian...

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ATO targeting super funds with lumpy property assets

Investors who have invested the bulk of their super fund in property may be contacted by the ATO at the end of this...

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Massive property tax crackdown sees $1 billion recovered

The federal government recently launched a major crackdown on capital gains tax payments, resulting in $1 billion in...

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The devil in the details for investors chasing depreciation benefits

Even the smartest investors may be surprised to find out exactly what items are eligible for tax deductions.

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Revealed: Top tax mistakes from property investors

The Tax Office has released a new toolkit for managing rental properties, after it identified areas that property...

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$300k and lower taxes: How older Aussies are using property to boost their savings

Older Australians are taking advantage of a government scheme that allows them to boost their retirement income...

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What's on the ATO's radar with property and super?

With the ATO closely monitoring property investments made through superannuation funds at the moment, it is vital that...

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Got property in your super fund? Here’s what the ATO is watching

Investors with property in their self-managed superannuation fund should be wary of strategies that the Tax Office is...

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ATO to scrutinise short-term rentals this tax time

Investors with properties on short-term rental sites who didn’t see any income will be closely examined by the ATO...

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Warning issued for early bird tax returns

Property investors eager to cash in on their tax return this financial year might want to take their time as filing too...

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A checklist for landlords: Know your rights and responsibilities

Many landlords are unclear about the details and extent of their legal rights and responsibilities towards tenants....

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PM's housing minister pick prompts calls for nationwide changes

Sunday’s announcement of a Minister for Housing shows that the federal government considers housing a national...

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3 big-ticket tax items for property investors this EOFY

End of financial year is fast approaching, and there are some big tax considerations for property investors that will...

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Should property investors expect changes to negative gearing?

In light of the federal opposition’s stunning election loss, property experts have weighed up the likelihood of...

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