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Budget capital gains tax changes and negative gearing reform explained

Negative gearing, capital gains tax and family trusts are all facing a big shake-up in the name of intergenerational fairness. How will it all work?

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A budget with a bundle of reforms in a time of ‘extreme uncertainty’

This year’s budget combines fiscal policy – taxes and spending – with a heavy focus on better regulation.

The Conversation

At a glance: budget 2026

The federal budget takes some big swings, with reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing. There are also major spends on health, fuel and infrastructure.

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Jeff Bezos’ Move to Florida: A $1 Billion Tax Savings Lesson for High Earners

Jeff Bezos’ move to Florida highlights how state taxes impact wealth, and what high earners can learn about residency and tax savings.

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Key changes in ITR 1, 2, 3 and 4 forms in FY 25-26: Reporting of LTCG, buyback losses, F&O, intra-day trading & more; what new forms include

The Income Tax Department has revised ITR forms for FY 2025-26, introducing new disclosure requirements for capital gains, trading, and foreign assets. These updates aim to simplify filing for various taxpayer categories, including individuals, businesses, and presumptive income earners.

The Economic Times

Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher

In Tuesday’s federal budget, the government is widely expected to bring in changes to how investment properties are taxed, including negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.

The Conversation

Ask your questions about the 2026 Australian federal budget

Got a burning question about capital gains, NDIS, Medicare or EV tax breaks? Use the form to send your question in and our team will get the answer on Tuesday

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Best Monthly Dividend ETFs

If you're looking for more frequent payouts, you can still enjoy the benefits of low fees and broad diversification thanks to these top monthly dividend ETFs.

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Can I claim LTCG exemption in same year if I buy a property before selling existing one?

ET Wealth Reader's Query: Will buying an apartment before selling the existing one still allow me to claim long-term capital gains exemption in the same financial year?

The Economic Times

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Alan Kohler says Labor’s tax changes probably won’t lower house prices

Changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount on housing (and probably other assets) are now considered certain in Tuesday’s budget.

The Conversation

Senate Says Lawyers Helped Wealthy Americans Dodge Taxes Through Puerto Rico Residency Claims

Sen. Ron Wyden, the committee's ranking Democrat, said Thursday that ultra-wealthy investors may have improperly shifted billions of dollars in income to Puerto Rico through questionable legal opinions provided by major law firms. The concern is not that Americans legally moved to Puerto Rico to reduce future taxes, but that…

Latin Times

Tax breaks for investors are likely to be scaled back in Albanese’s May budget. But will it make housing cheaper?

The top 10% of Australia’s earners get 90% of the benefit of the CGT, while young Australians are struggling to get into the housing market

The Guardian - AU

Limiting capital gains tax changes to new investments would ‘severely delay’ budget reforms, Deloitte says

Treasurer Jim Chalmers had indicated ‘transitional’ proposed changes as Labor attempts to repair a ‘structurally flawed’ budget

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Massive profits already earned by property investors to be shielded from Chalmers’ CGT changes

Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’

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Capital gains discounts were meant to usher in an Australia of ‘shareholders’ – not property speculators

Defenders of the Howard-era discount say ‘if you tax something more, you’ll get less of it’. But less investors in the housing market is a good thing

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Your Stock Portfolio Just Got Hammered: Here's a Tax-Smart Way to Recover

If your stock portfolio took a beating this spring, there's a little-known tax strategy that lets you defer — and potentially eliminate — capital gains taxes.

The Free Financial Advisor

Tennessee Residents Still Pay Federal Taxes on Investment Income Despite State Changes

Tennessee has made headlines in recent years for eliminating its state tax on certain types of investment income, and that sounds like a big win at first glance. The reality, however, carries a twist that often catches investors off guard. While the state stepped back from taxing dividends and interest,…

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Capital gains tax changes are on the table, and yet Armageddon has not arrived. Has the tide on housing turned at last?

We are less than a month out from the budget and Labor’s mooted adjustments to tax concessions for property investors have barely registered

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Tinkering with the capital gains tax discount isn’t enough. Here’s why it needs to go

It looks increasingly likely Treasurer Jim Chalmers will make changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount in the federal budget in May.

The Free Financial Advisor

Selling a Long-Term Home Can Lead to Capital Gains Taxes—Even for Retirees

Selling a home you’ve lived in for decades can feel like a victory lap. You’ve built equity, watched your neighborhood evolve, and now you’re ready to cash in—maybe to downsize, relocate, or finally enjoy retirement without the upkeep. But here’s the curveball many retirees don’t see coming: a hefty tax…

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7 Tax Laws That Could Hit Your Wallet Hard This Year

Every tax code adjustment, every threshold change, every phaseout carries real consequences, and this year brings a lineup that demands attention. Numbers on a page might look harmless, but they decide how much stays in a bank account and how much disappears into a system that never misses a beat.…

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When Multiple Tax Rules Collide: Don't Pay a 50% Rate on Your Roth Conversion by Mistake

Extra income from Roth conversions can cause your marginal rate to spike far above your visible tax bracket. Here's what to watch for — and how to plan.

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Capital Gains Rules Have Changed: Which Investors Pay More This Year?

Many investors find themselves increasingly pinched by old thresholds that haven't changed to keep up with inflation.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s land value has gone through the roof. Where does that leave young people who want to buy a home?

The capital gains tax discount helps real estate investors become even wealthier. Time to give the young a slice of ‘the Australian dream’

Kiplinger

Don't Defer Retirement if You're a Landlord, Defer Taxes Instead

A millionaire couple spent 30 years building a real estate empire — and nearly handed a million dollars of it to the IRS before discovering an exit strategy.

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