Business

Tax reform consultation process ‘worries me’, specialists say

The president of The Tax Institute and a lawyer have questioned the authenticity of the government’s consultation...

08 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Need to get valuation for all assets is ‘overkill’ in CGT reform

A property development industry body has called the apportionment approach problematic, expensive, and difficult to...

03 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Calls for extra round of consultation on CGT, negative gearing changes

The Property Council of Australia has urged the government to carry out another round of consultation on the ‘flawed...

31 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

CGT changes bring valuation headaches for small businesses

The apportionment method for asset valuation in the second tranche of legislation is an admission that the changes...

28 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Dangers of retrospective valuations flagged amid CGT changes

In response to the second tranche of CGT legislation, a valuers’ association has said taxpayer risk rises with...

28 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Early engagement is key ahead of valuation requirements

Ahead of valuation requirements on 1 July 2027, one specialist has said that because valuation is not legally governed...

27 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Separation anxiety: CGT mistakes to avoid on assets when couples split up

A family lawyer has warned of the potential financial risks separating couples who own property and other assets could...

25 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Concern, confusion skyrocket among accountants post-budget

A new survey has laid bare the level of concern accountants have about the compliance headaches the federal budget...

18 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

CGT apportionment measure puts valuations front and centre: IPA

Taxpayers will need to weigh up whether to obtain a formal valuation of their assets or opt for the apportionment...

17 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Tax expert finds ‘unfinished business’ in tranche 2 legislation

A tax expert has said the second tranche of CGT and negative gearing changes “bear the marks of the same haste” as the...

12 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

IFPA raises concerns over major CGT changes

The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia has called the second tranche of the CGT reforms the most...

10 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

Government's tax overhaul leaving small businesses in limbo, says CPA

CPA Australia has warned that the gradual rollout of details from the major tax reforms is causing significant...

07 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

Tranche 2 of CGT, negative gearing changes unveils new builds definition,...

Treasury has released consultation on the second tranche of CGT and negative gearing changes, addressing the new...

06 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Start-up carve-outs bring complexity, uncertainty, submissions say

CPA Australia and Wilson Asset Management have warned that Treasury's Innovative Business CGT Concession is overly...

15 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Stepping through the new negative gearing and CGT method statements

Everything you knew about using negatively geared losses and calculating capital gains or losses is changing.

03 July 2026 • By Robyn Jacobson, NTAA

Tax

Second tranche of CGT legislation to address additional concerns, says finance...

Labor will look to make further amendments to its CGT reforms in addition to the carveouts announced last week in a...

26 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Controversial CGT changes clear both houses of parliament

Legislation to replace the 50 per cent CGT discount with cost base indexation and implement a 30 per cent minimum tax...

25 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Voluntary liquidations likely to spike post-passage of CGT reforms, partner says

Continuing a business may not be worth increased administration costs and complexity associated with the reforms, and...

25 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara