Property inheritance and capital gains taxProperty inheritance and capital gains tax

Property inheritance is the transfer of property to an heir or beneficiary upon the death of an owner. There are various tax implications triggered when inheriting an investment property, particularly where capital gains tax (CGT) is concerned. In the instance that an inherited property is sold immediately, the tax implications{...}

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Property renovators could be taxed up to 47pc under new rulesProperty renovators could be taxed up to 47pc under new rules

Property renovators and “flippers” who buy and sell for a quick profit could be taxed at their highest marginal rate of up to 47 per cent when selling houses after an Administrative Appeals Tribunal decision, lawyers say. This would also mean losing their capital gains tax discount of 50 per{...}

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GST May be Applicable on Property TransactionGST May be Applicable on Property Transaction

GST at settlement may apply when buying or selling new residential premises or potential residential land. If your income making activities includes selling property and they make $75,000 or more in a year, even if it’s from a one-off property transaction, you need to register for GST. Once you are registered,{...}

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Airbnb is an issue in the Sydney Rental MarketAirbnb is an issue in the Sydney Rental Market

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is unsurprising state governments are concerned about the explosion of short-stay accommodation and its effects on the supply of rental properties. Asked whether he supported Victoria’s potential levy on short-stay accommodation providers such as Airbnb and Stayz, Albanese said he hadn’t seen a specific{...}

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Airbnb and Victoria Locked in a BattleAirbnb and Victoria Locked in a Battle

Airbnb Australia warns Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ claim that 40,000 homes would become available for longer-term rent in Victoria if his government introduces the first statewide levy on short stay accommodation do not stack up. Mr Andrews gave his strongest hint yet on Monday that Victorians will be hit with an Airbnb{...}

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