Tax Strategies - Investment Strategies

• How to choose the right ownership structure for your investment property

  Having the right structure will help ensure you protect your investment while saving on tax at the same time. read more

• CGT UPON DEATH: Pitfalls to watch out for

  How does the ATO work out the capital gains tax obligation of a deceased estate? Kirk Wilson explains read more

• Tax Time Preparation Tips for Property Investors

  It is that time of the year again to get your documents together in readiness for your accountant to lodge your annual income tax return. Here are our top tax time tips for your end of financial year preparation: read more

• Your guide to Capital Gains Tax

  Eddie Chung explains how capital gains tax is calculated, what’s taxed and what’s exempt to help you maximise your tax savings read more

• The absolute beginner’s guide to negative gearing

  If you’ve always wondered what negative gearing was all about but were afraid to ask, you can now finally make sense of the concept with this easy-to-understand guide by Eddie Chung. read more

• 8 ways to avoid SMSF troubles with the ATO when investing in property

  Investing in property using an SMSF has many advantages. It also comes with many pitfalls that could get you in trouble with the tax office. Eddie Chung explains. read more

• Dual occupancy property

  The dual occupancy is simply a property with two sources of income. Returns for both the short and long term are superior and this assists tax payers with the recurring question of “how can I make my property positively geared?” read more

• The tax low down on Granny Flats

  Many property investors are now investing in large blocks of land and putting a granny flat at the back of the property. Indeed, not only is this popular for investment properties but also popular for PPR’s (principal places of residences). The main tax issues with Granny Flats that we have come across are as follows... read more

• ​What to do when the tax office comes knocking on your door

  Getting audited can be a scary experience, so Eddie Chung lays out the most effective strategies for dealing with the taxman read more