Property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor’s reforms, analysis suggests
Analysis from the e61 Institute suggests that Labor's tax reforms may not be as detrimental to property investors as public debate implies. The study indicates that many investors might actually pay less capital gains tax under the new system.
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This research challenges the narrative that government tax reforms are the primary driver behind the recent slump in housing investment demand.
A co-author of the e61 Institute paper says the effect of the tax changes on investors is ‘not nearly as bad as what’s being made out’. A co-author of the e61 Institute paper says the effect of the tax changes on investors is ‘not nearly as bad as what’s being made out’. Housing Property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor’s reforms, analysis suggests Researcher says public debate since May budget has overstated how much reforms will cost landlords and investors
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