New research suggests upcoming housing investor taxes will have a less dramatic impact than many fear. But some, especially retired investors, will be worse off.
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At last, we have some tax reform. We should hope this is just the start.
Here’s why billionaires can face lower tax rates than people whose income primarily comes from wages.
Negative gearing hasn’t been abolished, only restricted. But the new rules could distort the housing market in other ways.
In parliament, Tim Wilson’s performative outrage overwhelms his thinking. But on the page, he is thoughtful. Why is Jim Chalmers praising his opponent’s book?
Labour’s proposed capital gains tax has revived a debate long deemed politically toxic. But growing pressure on NZ’s tax system is making it harder to avoid.
Yes, some people may try to qualify for a pension payment before selling an asset. But the loophole is far narrower and better defended than some headlines suggest.
Young people saving through shares and ETFs are worried about capital gains tax changes. But first-home buyers may already have a better option: their super.
Despite concerns, for many young Australians the broader opportunities to earn, save, start businesses and build wealth over time are likely to remain available.
After decades of wealthy investors getting a better deal, this budget finally tilts the scales for younger people trying to buy their first home.
Budget 2026 contains important changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and trusts. While the reforms are significant, the timing is cautious.
The key figures from the federal budget, from negative gearing changes to tax cuts for workers.
The government is under pressure to spend more on cost-of-living help. Getting the balance wrong could trigger further interest rates hikes.
Despite previously promising not to touch negative gearing and capital gains tax, this budget will include reform of both. The treasurer says it’s the right decision.
Up to 14% of what renters paid for housing in the past decade could have been due to taxes that don’t apply to owner-occupied homes, new estimates show.
The finance journalist says changes to capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing are only likely to have a ‘symbolic effect’ on housing affordability.
We don’t inflation-proof any other parts of the tax system, so why should we give special treatment to capital gains?
In a time of economic uncertainty, just how bold will Jim Chalmers be? Or how bold will Anthony Albanese let him be?
If we want to avoid becoming a nation where the great divide is between those who own property and those who never will, we should jump at the chance for reform.
The committee said it had consistently heard that the current design of the discount “can distort decision making and incentivise tax planning”.
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