by Team Garnet | Nov 30, 2022 | ATO, Capital Gains, Tax News
ATO has updated its guideline on how the CGT main residence exemption may apply in cases of deceased estates. It now explicitly takes into account the effects of COVID-19. The ATO has recently updated its practical compliance guideline on how the CGT main residence...
by Team Garnet | Sep 16, 2022 | Investments
If you earn income from an investment property, you may be entitled to a deduction for expenses directly incurred in taking out a loan for the property. Have you considered what this means for you and your investment property? Let’s start at the beginning and...
by Team Garnet | Jul 13, 2022 | Tax News
The ATO has warned taxpayers against participating in asset wash sales to inflate their losses artificially. With COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions in the rear-view mirrors of most of the country, the ATO is also beginning to resume normal compliance activity...
by Team Garnet | Jan 28, 2022 | Investments, Tax News
Cryptocurrency losses and scams are on the rise in Australia, depending on your circumstances, if you’ve been scammed, you may be able to claim a capital loss in some instances. With the recent collapse of a second Australian cryptocurrency exchange in as many months,...
by Team Garnet | Dec 8, 2021 | Capital Gains, Tax News
If you’re building or substantially renovating your home, delays may end up costing you more than just money now. Most of Australia has been experiencing a building boom fuelled by government policy such as the HomeBuilder scheme and a general desire to make our...