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Capital gains tax can apply to collectables such as artwork, jewellery, antiques, rare books and stamps, with special rules for gains, losses and inherited items.

Recent changes to negative gearing raised concerns for jointly owned rental properties passing by survivorship. The law has now been amended, but the CGT treatment of jointly owned property remains important.

Buying a new home can trigger important CGT considerations, particularly if there is a delay moving in, an overlap between homes, or the property is rented before becoming your main residence.

Government concession cards can reduce the cost of medicines, healthcare, transport and utilities. Several eligibility rates and thresholds change from 20 September 2026.

From 2026–27, eligible employees can claim a standard deduction of up to $1,000 for work-related expenses, but larger claims still require full substantiation.

SMSFs can no longer use an LRBA to acquire residential property, but co-ownership may be an option. The rules around ownership proportions, use, expenses and related parties are strict.

From 1 July 2027, the way capital gains are taxed for individuals, trusts and partnerships is set to change. The 50% CGT discount will be replaced by cost base indexation and a new 30% minimum [...]

Are you an employee thinking of putting some of your pre-tax income into superannuation to boost your retirement savings? This is known as salary sacrifice, and the good news is that it can benefit you [...]

Have you ever wondered how much superannuation you will have and need in retirement? The answer is it depends on a range of factors, such as your lifestyle goals, whether you have paid off your [...]

With the Government set to impose a minimum 30% tax on discretionary or “family” trusts from 1 July 2028, it’s probably time to start thinking about what you should do about any existing family trust [...]