Tax & Legal Tips - Smart Property Investment

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Tax & Legal • 30 Apr 2014

SMSFs - Here to stay?

The number of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) in Australia continues to grow rapidly, but not all retirees find taking control of their super is worth the trouble. In...

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Tax & Legal • 10 Apr 2014

Reduce your taxable income through property

Investors across the country are turning to property to decrease their taxable income while at the same time creating wealth - so what do you need to know to take...

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Tax & Legal • 04 Apr 2014

Investors ask: Depreciation and capital gains

Q. I have a thorough depreciation schedule and have been claiming as advised. I was recently told that doing this affects my capital gains when I sell the property! Is...

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Tax & Legal • 03 Apr 2014

The first home owners construction grant

Most of us have heard of the First Home Owners Construction Grant. It is a concept which is synonymous with every-day phrases such as ‘property’, ‘investment’...

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Tax & Legal • 28 Mar 2014

Investors ask: SMSF research

Q. I am thinking about setting up an SMSF. What sort of research do I need to undertake before setting up the structure and buying?

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Tax & Legal • 27 Mar 2014

Inquiry into foreign investment 'flawed': REINSW

As a government review of foreign investment in property gets underway, a leading real estate body has challenged the idea that non-Australian buyers are pushing up home...

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Tax & Legal • 19 Mar 2014

Stamp duty: a basic guide

Stamp duty can significantly add to the cost of your property and how much you need to save for your deposit, but many people don't understand what it is, where the...

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Tax & Legal • 14 Mar 2014

Older properties can deliver significant tax depreciation benefits

Many property investors mistakenly believe that tax depreciation benefits apply only new properties.

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Tax & Legal • 03 Mar 2014

How to get more money back at tax time

Tyron Hyde, Washington Brown, How to get more money back at tax time

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Tax & Legal • 31 Jan 2014

Investors ask: SMSF trustees

Q. I'm looking to start an SMSF, with property as an asset within it. I have $275,000 in my fund currently. What are the benefits or downfalls of doing this alone,...

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