Negative Gearing Reform Budget 2026: What Changed at 7:30 PM AEST by Purchase Date Treasurer Chalmers handed down negative gearing reform on 12 May 2026. The new rules differ based on when you bought the property — four buckets explained with the official Treasury examples. May 2026
Investment Bonds and the 10-Year Rule Explained (2025-26) How Australian investment bonds are taxed, why the 10-year rule matters for high earners, and worked examples comparing bonds to direct investing at 30%, 37% and 45% marginal rates. April 2026
State Tax Burden Compared: Which Australian State Costs You Most in 2025-26? Comparison of stamp duty, land tax, and payroll tax across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT for 2025-26, with worked examples for homebuyers, property investors and small employers. April 2026
Land Tax in Victoria: Rates, Thresholds and Surcharges (2025-26) A complete guide to Victorian land tax rates for 2025-26, including trust surcharges, absentee owner rates, vacant land tax, and a worked example for investment property. April 2026
Rent vs Buy in Australia: The Real Tax Comparison (2025-26) A side-by-side tax comparison of renting versus buying in Australia, including stamp duty costs, negative gearing, CGT discount, and a 10-year worked example. April 2026
Negative Gearing Gets Deeper After the March 2026 Rate Hike — Is That Good or Bad? With the cash rate at 4.10%, investment property interest costs have jumped. Bigger deductions sound great, but deeper negative gearing means worse cash flow. Here's how to think about the trade-off. March 2026
Negative Gearing vs Positive Cashflow (2025-26) Tax-focused comparison using ATO rental expense treatment and practical modeling. February 2026
Rental Property Deductions Checklist (Australia 2025-26) A verified checklist for rental property expenses you may claim now, over time, or not at all. February 2026
Rental Property Private Use Apportionment (2025-26) Verified guide to apportioning expenses when rental property has private use periods. February 2026
Rental Property Interest Deductions (Australia 2025-26) Verified guidance on interest deductibility and private apportionment for rental loans. February 2026
Rental Property Depreciation Basics (Australia 2025-26) Verified primer on decline in value and deduction timing for rental assets. February 2026
Rental Property: Repairs vs Improvements (2025-26) Verified guide to separating immediate repairs from capital improvements for rental property tax claims. February 2026
Rental Property Record-Keeping Checklist 2025-26 (ATO-Proof) Use this rental property records checklist to support deductions, substantiate apportionment, and lower amendment risk in 2025-26. February 2026
Can You Claim Rental Property Travel in 2025-26? ATO rules on rental property travel deductions in 2025-26, including common denied claims, exceptions, and record requirements. February 2026
Holiday Home Tax Deductions: ATO Crackdown from July 2026 The ATO's draft ruling TR 2025/D1 could deny mortgage interest, rates, and insurance deductions on holiday homes used mainly for private purposes. Here's what you need to know. February 2026
Selling Rental Property | CGT Guide Australia Selling your investment property? Learn how CGT is calculated, how depreciation affects your tax, and strategies to reduce what you owe. January 2026