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Tax & Legal • 03 May 2016
Investors warned ahead of tax time
Property investors have been urged to act fast before the end of the financial year and informed that those who wait risk losing thousands.
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Tax & Legal • 02 May 2016
Reduce your tax burden and create wealth
In the lead-up to the new financial year, property investors are advised to take full advantage of the tax benefits available to them.
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HIA welcomes negative gearing decision read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 02 May 2016
HIA welcomes negative gearing decision
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the federal government’s decision to leave negative gearing unchanged reaffirms the worth of property as a retirement...
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Tax & Legal • 28 Apr 2016
Turnbull hits back at critics over negative gearing
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended the Coalition’s position after coming under criticism for ruling out any changes to negative gearing.
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Tax & Legal • 28 Apr 2016
Negative gearing decision a win for all, says expert
The head of a property investment consultancy has welcomed the federal government’s decision on negative gearing, but says the issue of housing affordability still...
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Tax & Legal • 27 Apr 2016
Tax depreciation: don't overlook the small stuff
If you aren’t seeking the right tax depreciation services, there might be tax benefits for your investment property hiding in your own front garden.
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Four in five investors losing thousands at tax time read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 14 Apr 2016
Four in five investors losing thousands at tax time
The chairman of one of Australia’s largest real estate groups has urged investors to have a current depreciation schedule in place by the end of the financial year to...
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Buyers to benefit from new laws read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 11 Apr 2016
Buyers to benefit from new laws
Property investors in NSW will soon have access to greater discounts and more streamlined processes when purchasing property.
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Downturn ahead: will negative gearing changes make it worse? read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 23 Mar 2016
Downturn ahead: will negative gearing changes make it worse?
A prominent industry economist has urged the federal government to show more leadership on housing supply and policy reform, or risk a downturn in Australia’s...
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Investors missing out on property tax break read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 21 Mar 2016
Investors missing out on property tax break
ATO figures suggest property investors are failing to claim their depreciation correctly, resulting in thousands of dollars in unclaimed tax entitlements.
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