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.

ATO and sold sign in front of a house

Tax & Legal • 16 Jul 2019

$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 through selling their property, and new data shows how...

ATO

Tax & Legal • 10 Jul 2019

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 investors ensure they are across the rules.

ATO

Tax & Legal • 04 Jul 2019

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 taking a closer look at.

Airbnb

Tax & Legal • 26 Jun 2019

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 this financial year, according to a tax specialist.

ATO

Tax & Legal • 07 Jun 2019

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 early could prove problematic, according to an...

Checklist

Tax & Legal • 31 May 2019

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. That can be a perilous position, especially as laws...

Michael Sukkar

Tax & Legal • 29 May 2019

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 priority, and it's prompting calls for representation...

3 big-ticket tax items for property investors this EOFY

Tax & Legal • 28 May 2019

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 keep portfolios running smoothly and above...

Should property investors expect changes to negative gearing?

Tax & Legal • 28 May 2019

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 changes to negative gearing being re-introduced.

Alan Tudge and Michael Sukkar

Tax & Legal • 27 May 2019

Property industry reacts to new cabinet, property minister

With a new government comes a chance to shake up the cabinet. This time there’s two property-related ministers in the spotlight, and it’s a decision that has pleased...