New CGT Rules Reshape Australian Investment Landscape

ASX set for wave of passive money as countdown to CGT change begins

Changes to capital gains tax don’t kick in for another year, but the impact is expected to be felt on the sharemarket much sooner.

Australian business community warns Parliament of CGT damage

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Ask Paul: I invested in good faith, now the rules are changing

Long-term investor Peter says he built his future around the existing tax rules. Is he right to feel disappointed by the proposed CGT changes? Reader question Hi Paul, I'd like to better understand the changes to CGT in the budget, specifically around shares and digital assets such as crypto. I'm a long-term investor and my understanding is that after July 1, 2027, future capital gains will be subject to CGT indexation. Does this mean that up to…

New CGT Rules Reshape Australian Investment Landscape

Australia’s investment landscape is bracing for significant shifts with the government’s upcoming capital gains tax (CGT) reforms, set to commence in July next year. The new system will replace the current 50 per cent capital gains discount with one calculated in line with the consumer price index, meaning investors will pay tax on an asset’s value increase minus inflation. A new minimum CGT rate of 30 per cent will also apply. While the full im…