26/05/2026
🏠📊 Following the recent Federal Budget announcement, several proposed tax changes may impact property investors and those holding shares, ETFs, crypto and business assets.
Key proposed changes include:
📢 Restrictions on negative gearing for established residential properties purchased from 12 May 2026
📢 From 1 July 2027, losses will no longer offset salary or other income and may only be used against property income and capital gains
📢 Removal of the 50% CGT discount for many assets acquired from 1 July 2027
📢 Introduction of an inflation-based capital gains calculation method
📢 A minimum 30% tax rate on capital gains above inflation
📢 Transitional rules for assets acquired before July 2027
📢 Main residence exemption and existing small business CGT concessions remain unchanged
These proposed changes may significantly impact future investment strategies, structuring and tax planning. If you would like to understand how these changes may affect your personal situation, please feel free to get in touch. 📧