'Making more': why young people will keep investing Young buyers in Australia say the share market is still where they will put their money, despite incoming changes to the capital gains tax discount. AAP · May 20
FED:Startups claim ambush in capital gains tax war Most small businesses will not be affected by tax changes, but startups say the overhaul will hit emerging companies hardest. AAP · May 20
FED:Business backlash to budget changes 'to be expected' Most small businesses will get to keep their "quite generous" capital gains tax discount and won't be affected by budget measures, the government says. AAP · May 19
Are this budget’s tax changes really an ‘assault on aspiration’? With this year’s budget, the Albanese government has delivered a suite of bold tax reforms aimed at improving Australia’s “intergenerational equity” – particularly young people’s access to home ownership. The Conversation · May 19
FED:'Making more': why young people will keep investing Young buyers in Australia say the share market is still where they will put their money, despite incoming changes to the capital gains tax discount. AAP · May 19
Treasurer blames 'misinformation' for war on tax change Critics of the government's capital gains tax changes are being accused by the treasurer of overstating how much extra tax small businesses will have to pay. AAP · May 19
‘Death tax’, startups and a rent spike: it’s time to correct misleading claims about Labor’s budget Jim Chalmers’ budget has proved controversial. But who will really be affected and how? The Guardian - AU · May 18
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in May 2026 Arbitrage mutual funds present an avenue for investors seeking returns over a year or more. These funds capitalize on price discrepancies between cash and derivatives markets. They are taxed like equity funds, with a 12.5% long-term capital gains tax after one year. Volatility can enhance arbitrage opportunities, making these funds… The Economic Times · May 18
One Nation gains in polls as budget is poorly received in Newspoll In three credible post-budget polls, One Nation is up one to three points, with their victory at the May 9 Farrer byelection probably also contributing. Labor took a hit in Freshwater and Resolve, but not Newspoll. The Conversation · May 17
Gave up tenancy, got new flat redeveloped property, then faced income tax notice of STCG of Rs 1.1 crore: How tenant won at ITAT Mumbai A Mumbai tenant successfully challenged a Rs 1.1 crore tax notice. He surrendered tenancy for a new flat in a redeveloped building. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in his favour. The tribunal stated that the surrender of tenancy rights, the taxable event, had not occurred in the year under… The Economic Times · May 14
Gave up tenancy, got new flat in redeveloped property, then faced income tax notice of STCG of Rs 1.1 crore: How tenant won at ITAT Mumbai A Mumbai tenant successfully challenged a Rs 1.1 crore tax notice. He surrendered tenancy for a new flat in a redeveloped building. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in his favour. The tribunal stated that the surrender of tenancy rights, the taxable event, had not occurred in the year under… The Economic Times · May 14
Has Labor’s tax reform killed ‘rent-vesting’ for young Australians seeking a foothold in the housing market? Changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing will make the strategy of renting in a preferred area while buying a cheaper property elsewhere less attractive, experts say The Guardian - AU · May 13
Everybody Loves Your Money · May 13 $15,000 Step-Up Gap: Why Missing One Document Triggers Estate Tax Reviews A missing piece of paper can quietly drain thousands of dollars from an inheritance faster than a Vegas blackjack table on a bad night. Across the country, families settle estates every day without realizing that one forgotten document can create a massive “step-up gap” that instantly grabs the attention of…
Pedestrian.tv · May 13 Will The 26/27 Budget Increase Your Rent? Finance Experts Break Down The Changes The 26/27 budget shakes up negative gearing and capital gains tax. We asked experts what it actually means for renters.
The Guardian - AU · May 13 Coalition vows to repeal Labor’s ‘toxic’ negative gearing and capital gains tax budget changes Opposition leader Angus Taylor and shadow treasurer Tim Wilson say future Coalition government would reinstate generous rules for property investors
The Guardian - AU · May 13 Capital gains tax and negative gearing benefit the 1% and this chart shows it More than half of the benefit of the CGT concession went to the top 1% of income earners, the most recent data shows
The Guardian - AU · May 12 The complete 2026 Australian budget: choose the news coverage that matters to you Select the federal budget topics you’re interested in to get the news tailored for you
Kiplinger · May 12 The Real Reason 'Tax Me More' Billionaires Don't Just Cut a Check to the IRS IRS collections are obligations, not donations. Discover how ultra-wealthy households shield fortunes from ordinary rates and how you might, too.
The Guardian - AU · May 12 What the budget means for your generation – gen Z, millennial, gen X or boomer Jim Chalmers has sold the budget as a historic shift in favour of intergenerational fairness. Four Guardian Australia staff members assess what it means for their age group
The Guardian - AU · May 12 The budget in seven graphs: no big surprises but this may be one of the most ambitious moves to fix Australia’s finances With some long-awaited sanity on housing and taxes, including CGT and negative gearing changes, it’s one of the most important for good – but will still leave some out in the cold
The Guardian - AU · May 12 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?
The Conversation · May 12 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 · May 12 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.