26/05/2026
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The 2026โ27 Federal Budget introduces significant changes to investment taxation that may impact existing and future investment strategies for individuals, trusts, and partnerships.
๐น Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Changes โ Effective 1 July 2027
The current 50% CGT discount will be abolished and replaced with cost base indexation linked to CPI.
In addition, a minimum 30% tax rate will apply to realised capital gains.
These reforms will apply to CGT assets held for at least 12 months, including:
โข Investment properties
โข Shares
โข Managed investments
โข Other capital assets
Importantly, the following concessions remain unchanged:
โข Main residence exemption
โข Small business CGT concessions
๐น Transitional Arrangements
For assets acquired before 1 July 2027 and sold after that date:
โข The existing 50% CGT discount will still apply to gains accrued up to 1 July 2027
โข Transitional asset values can be determined using ATO-approved valuation methods or prescribed formulas
๐น Negative Gearing Changes
From 1 July 2027, negative gearing deductions will be limited to newly constructed residential properties only.
Properties held at 7:30pm AEST on 12 May 2026 will retain current negative gearing treatment until disposal under grandfathering provisions.
For established residential properties acquired after 12 May 2026:
โข Rental losses can only offset other residential investment income
โข Excess losses must be carried forward to future property income years
Commercial property, shares, and other investment assets remain unaffected.
If you would like to discuss how these changes may affect you, please contact our team.
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