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Question Hi My family and I are moving overseas in May this year, and we are considering options regarding our Australian property. We have done research regarding the possible Capital Gains Tax implications, but we have a list of outstanding questions which we are hoping will help us make our decision. Background: My wife and …
Question Hi, I am selling my PPR where I have lived for 5yrs 5mths. My current PPR – settlement date was 5/8/2016 and moved in by 11/8/2016 My previous PPR that i want to move back to – settlement date 16/6/2014 First moved in 28/7/2014 [as that was when tenant moved out] until 11/8/2016 I …
Question My Dad is the only member in the SMSF. He and I are the trustees. I have his power of attorney and I am the executor under his will. He is 87, and is declining. The SMSF has a real property asset worth circa $3M. Dad has put in place a non-lapsing BDBN, directing …
Question How do I calculate CGT on the recent sale (Feb 2021) of an investment property? Property sold as two titles: Title 1 comprising house plus land 1 (area 124 sq. m.) Title 2 comprising (adjacent) land 2 (area 52 sq.m.) Sale price of two titles, sold as one: $1,097,000.00 Expenses incurred: $40,000 Purchase of …
Question Selling second home options Capital Gain Questions for my farm in VIC: Purchased: April 1996. $46,000.00 Valuation: Nov 2021 $550,000.00 Aim: To minimise/eliminate my capital gain event on this property? Background We are a same-sex couple (married in 2019) who live in our own home in Melbourne. Our current PPR. The Melbourne house was …
Question I have an inherited family property that I need to clarify if CGT applicable to and if so, what is the method to use for the CGT calculation. My initial view was to use the apportionment formula but on reading your CGT & Death & Taxes booklets am hoping for a more favourable CGT …
Question Hi, I am after some guidance with regards to selling a rental property (unit in Sydney) in Australia whilst I am considered a non-resident for tax purposes (permanently residing in New Zealand since Feb 2010). The rental property has been owned for 13 years, with it initially being a primary residence however has been …
Question I am 63 yo and have reached retirement age. My SMSF has a residential property asset (no outstanding mortgage). I would now like to live in the property. I would like to make an in specie transfer of the asset from the SMSF into my name without the need for cash to change hands …
Question This is continuing from our emails & is related the previous question CGT Start Date on Inherited property. Question is, what are my Capital Gain ramifications and if I am not entitled to the 50% CGT discount plus the tax free component how long would I need to return and live in Australia for …
Question Hello Julia Re: CGT – Allowable property expenses on family transfer I purchased a townhouse in Melbourne in 2014. A family member lives there ‘rent free’ The property has never been rented/leased. I live in a regional city in my own home. In June 2021 I transferred a half share of the Melb townhouse …
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