There is a capital gains tax (CGT) discount of 50% for Australian individuals who own an asset for 12 months or more. This means you pay tax on only half the net capital gain on that asset. Some assets are exempt from CGT, such as your home.
How much capital gains tax do I pay in Australia?
If you're a company, you're not entitled to any capital gains tax discount and you'll pay 30% tax on any net capital gains. If you're an individual, the rate paid is the same as your income tax rate for that year. For SMSF, the tax rate is 15% and the discount is 33.3% (rather than 50% for individuals).
How do I avoid capital gains tax on property in Australia?
Hold the property for at least 12 months Any properties bought and sold within 12 months will be taxed at the full CGT rate. But if you hold onto a property for longer than 12 months, you can reduce your capital gain using either the CGT discount method or the indexation method.
Do I have to pay capital gains tax when I sell my house Australia?
The tax law provides an automatic exemption for any capital gain (or loss) that arises from the sale of a taxpayer's main residence. However, this isn't a blanket exemption. There remain situations where some or all of the gain arising on disposal of your main residence may be liable for CGT.
How long do you need to live in a house to avoid capital gains tax Australia?
Australia's six year absence rule allows you to turn your primary place of residence (PPOR) into an investment property and collect rent and claim depreciation for up to six years provided you've stopped living there. When it comes time to sell you won't be liable for capital gains tax or CGT for those six years.