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By Julia Hartman
Download PDF A Death, Divorce and Natural Disasters Tax has been hidden in the budget and it is far further reaching than the widow’s tax on negative gearing that has been getting all the attention. In fact that issue is a non event because the rental property will have to be sold to pay …
Download PDF Before you start make sure you get advice on all the tax considerations, there are hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake! Main Residence Exemption If you are considering a knockdown rebuild of your home that you purchased after 19th September, 1985, it is important to realise that your main residence …
Download PDF Update – The ATO have released a draft ruling TR 2025/D1 about holiday homes that are used for both private and rental income purposes. The ruling does not allow a tax deduction for any of your ownership costs such as rates, insurance, interest, depreciation, land tax, repairs and maintenance unless the property is …
Download PDF – Updated 27th June 2025 Home Deposits – Made SimpleTwo Years @ $200 Per Week and No LMI Combine the First Home Guarantee with the Super Saver Scheme to buy a home with nearly one third of your deposit being tax savings. If you have a child the government will provide you with …
Download PDF This blog is directed at owners of strata units that are used to produce income. Note this includes owner occupiers where there is income earned by the body corporate from common property. It is also relevant to committee members who are concerned about the body corporate’s tax obligations. Tax Deduction for Body …