CGT Guides
Plain-English guides to Australian capital gains tax rules, exemptions, and strategies.
Basics
2027 CGT Changes: The End of the 50% Discount Explained
Complete guide to Australia's legislated 2027 CGT reform — inflation indexation replacing the 50% discount, the 30% minimum tax, transition rules for assets you already own, and what to do before 1 July 2027.
Basics
What is Capital Gains Tax in Australia?
A plain-English introduction to how CGT works in Australia, when it applies, and how it's calculated.
Shares
How to Calculate CGT on Shares & ETFs
Step-by-step guide to calculating capital gains tax on shares, ETFs, and managed funds including parcel matching.
Property
CGT on Investment Property
How capital gains tax applies when you sell an investment property, including cost base elements and exemptions.
Basics
The 50% CGT Discount Explained
How the 50% CGT discount works for individuals and trusts, eligibility rules, and how it interacts with losses.
Property
Main Residence Exemption Guide
Complete guide to the main residence exemption including partial exemption, the 6-year absence rule, and foreign residents.