Property
The controversial case of the taxpayer who claimed a loss on their home
Explore the intriguing case where a taxpayer claimed a loss on a home sale as a tax deduction, challenging standard property tax norms and the ATO's view.
... read moreGoing once, going twice; get your GST right at settlement
Discover the essentials of GST registration for property sales exceeding $75,000. Find out how it affects settlement and your BAS reporting.
... read moreWarning: Redrawing investment loans
Discover the tax complexities of redrawing investment loans. This article sheds light on ATO’s scrutiny and the need for correct reporting.
... read moreThe ‘Airbnb’ Tax
Short stay, big tax: What Airbnb hosts need to know. Property investors using Airbnb-style rentals are about to face a new tax in Victoria, Australia. Learn how this tax will affect your short-term rental income and what similar measures might be on the horizon.
... read moreIs ‘downsizing’ worth it?
Downsizer contributions are an excellent way to get money into superannuation quickly. And now that the age limit has reduced to 55 from 60, more people have an opportunity to use this strategy if it suits their needs.
... read moreU R the Bank Series
Pat Mannix is launching a new series called U R the bank! Follow each episode to find out how you can be your own bank, develop your own property portfolio, and protect your assets.
... read moreTax & the family home
Everyone knows you don’t pay tax on your family home when you sell it…right? We take a closer look at the main residence exemption that excludes your home from capital gains tax and the triggers that reduce or exclude that exemption.
... read moreIs this the end of the Housing Boom?
Clearly the growth rates in the Australian housing market, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, peaked some time ago – March last year. But prices have mostly been still rising, albeit at a slower pace.
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