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NDIS / SDA Residental Investment Properties are GST Free – How?

What is the NDIS / SDA? NDIS The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a Federal Act developed in 2013 to allow people with a disability to exercise choice and control about matters that affect them- such as their housing. SDA – Specialist Disability Accommodation Typically, these are otherwise residential properties built

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Capital Gains Tax on Deferred Settlements over 12 months

Capital Gains Tax on Deferred Property Settlements over 12 months A recent ruling on Capital Gains Tax on Deferred Settlement over 12 months by the ATO TD 94/89 has clarified a position in relation to capital gains tax – when a contract for sale has a deferred settlement period, this

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CGT increase discount for affordable housing investors

CGT discount increased for affordable housing investors From 1 January 2018, the capital gains tax discount will be increased from 50% to 60% for resident individuals who invest in affordable housing. This measure was included as part of the housing affordability section of the 2017/18 Federal Budget. The conditions to

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