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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Tax & Legal • 12 Aug 2019
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 month and asked to review their investment strategy.
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Tax & Legal • 29 Jul 2019
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 revenue collection. 
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Tax & Legal • 24 Jul 2019
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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Tax & Legal • 17 Jul 2019
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 investors commonly get wrong.
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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...
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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...
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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...
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