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Deceased Estate: A Practical Guide to Avoiding Property Capital Gains Tax Mistakes

Navigating a Deceased Estate: Avoiding Property Capital Gains Tax Mistakes Losing a loved one is difficult. This practical guide explains deceased estate tax rules in plain English—helping families avoid costly CGT mistakes and unnecessary stress. Managing a deceased estate can feel overwhelming. You’re dealing with grief, legal paperwork, and tax

13 December 2025

Property

October FY25 Newsletter

In our October Newsletter 2025, we identify the red flags of superannuation scams and navigate the complex rules for claiming electric vehicle (EV) car expenses. We also break down the powerful small business CGT retirement exemption, explain the often-overlooked disadvantages of family trusts, and clarify the tax on redundancy payments.

27 October 2025

Capital Gains

Inheritance of the Main Residence CGT Exemption Options Before & After 2 Years

When the deceased person’s home has a mixed history of being a principal home and a rental, combined with the fact the estate sells the otherwise principal home after 2 years, the CGT is not so easy to understand for the family left to deal with how and if CGT

23 October 2022