CGT

Selling Your Rental Property: What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Tax

September 18, 2025
Selling Your Rental Property: What You Need to Know About Capital Gains Tax | ATO | Accountant | Bayswater

Rental Properties and CGT If you’re thinking about selling your rental property, one of the most important things to prepare for is Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Many property investors underestimate how significant CGT can be-but with the proper planning and advice, you can manage your tax position effectively and avoid surprises at tax time. When CGT …

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Maximising Rental Property Deductions: What You Can (and Can’t) Claim

July 29, 2025
Maximising Rental Property Deductions: What You Can (and Can’t) Claim

Rental Property Owning a rental property can be a great way to build wealth, but it also comes with a range of tax responsibilities. As a landlord, understanding what you can and can’t claim as a deduction is key to maximising your return while staying on the right side of the ATO. The Australian Taxation …

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Property Depreciation is the Second Largest Tax Deduction for Property Investors after Capital Gains

November 8, 2024
Property Depreciation | Property Investors | ATO | Accountant | Bayswater

Property Depreciation Did you know that property depreciation is the second largest tax deduction available to property investors, right after interest expenses? While it can significantly boost cash flow and overall returns, many property investors fail to fully take advantage of this valuable deduction. What is Property Depreciation? Property depreciation refers to the natural wear …

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Deductions for Rental Properties

June 14, 2024

What You Need To Know Save this PDF for Future Reference There are three rental expense categories, those for which you: Can claim a deduction in the income year you incur the expense, for example, interest on loans, council rates, repairs and maintenance, and depreciating assets costing $300 or less. Can claim deductions over multiple …

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Holiday Home Deductions: What you need to know.

December 6, 2023
Holiday Home Deductions’ What you need to know. | ATO | Accountant | Bayswater

Unlocking the Secrets of Deductions: A Holiday Home Owners’ Essential Checklist It’s essential for property owners to understand the intricacies of deductions associated with their cherished holiday retreats. However, as the holiday season approaches, they may find that their holiday retreats become a valuable source of income. To ensure you make the most of your …

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Providing Affordable Housing? You Could Be Eligible For A CGT Discount

October 25, 2023

Tax Audits An additional 10% capital gains tax (CGT) discount may be available when you sell an Australian residential rental property that you used to provide affordable housing. This will increase the potential maximum capital gains discount percentage on your sale from 50% to 60%. What Is Affordable Housing? For the affordable housing CGT discount …

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