Federal Budget 2026–27: what the capital gains, trust and negative gearing changes mean for you
Corinne Kirk · May 13, 2026 · Accounting and Taxation
Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered a Federal Budget that rewrites the tax treatment of capital gains, investment property, and family trusts in ways not seen since 1999. We have prepared a detailed guide to the measures, the mechanics, and the planning questions they open.
Federal Budget 2026–27: an accounting and taxation perspective (PDF)
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