Tax Strategies - Investment Strategies

• Tax Issues for USA-Expats

  A wise man name Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” For the approximately 200,000 American expats currently residing in Australia, filing tax returns not only in Australia, but also in their country of origin is an absolute certainty. read more

• Everything You Need to Know About GST and Property Development

  Property development almost always gives rise to GST implications because of the high dollar value of the transactions involved. Eddie Chung shares the details you need to know before you consider putting spade to soil. read more

• Beware of the dreaded inheritance tax!

  Approximately 1.3 million Britons now live in Australia. Many choose to retain UK properties but are not fully aware of the UK tax, and in particular the inheritance tax (IHT), implications. With information sharing between tax authorities now the norm, it is no longer possible to ignore this. read more

• How to Syndicate a Property Investment Through A Private Unit Trust

  Are you considering partnering with other investors to grow your property  holdings? Eddie Chung explains the ins and outs of using a private unit trust to create a property investing syndicate, from tax and legal considerations to the all-important aspect of finance read more

• The insider’s guide to choosing a good accountant

  How do you find a qualified, competent tax expert to help you maximise your property portfolio? Your Investment Property asked Eddie Chung shares his tips on finding a trusted advisor who can help you weather the ups and downs of your property investment journey read more

• Tax Implications of Lease Incentives and Contract Terminations

  Thinking of offering a week or two of free rent to attract a tenant to your property? This strategy may get more potential renters through the door, but there could be tax implications of offering financial incentives read more

• Tax Deductions Available During Asbestos Removal Works

  Can you continue to claim deductions for your property even while it is not generating income? If the property can no longer be rented out, or your tenants need to vacate for a period due to asbestos contamination this could be the situation you are faced with. read more

• Hidden Tax Rules Investors Must Know

  Nine out of 10 times, the tax rules surrounding investment properties are well known and intuitive. But hidden in the fine print of the legislation are some lesser-known tax rules that could potentially affect your tax position. It pays to know about these rules so you are covering all bases read more

• Negative Gearing 101: How would you cope if it were nixed?

  After a political standoff almost saw negative gearing legislation drastically changed in Australia, may investors began worrying about their property portfolios. We asked Sam Saggers from Positive Real Estate to explain the ins and outs of negative gearing – and how to avoid being overexposed read more