Property & Taxation: A Practical Guide to Saving Tax on Your Property Investments

by Jimmy B. Prince

Overview

There are numerous tax rules and regulations associated with real estate that you need to comply with and, if you get it wrong, the Tax Office could impose stiff penalties. Fortunately, help is at hand.

In plain English, Property & Taxation explains just what your tax obligations are. Inside you'll learn:

• how property speculators and property investors are taxed
• which expenses are tax deductible
• how to calculate a capital gain and capital loss
• about the tax issues associated with owning your main residence and overseas property investments
• how negative gearing works
• about owning property in different legal structures.

Packed with tax tips, tax traps to avoid and practical case studies, this comprehensive guide will give you the know-how to legally reduce your tax liability — and build your wealth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780730375524
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/03/2011
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jimmy B. Prince is a fellow of CPA Australia and a tax specialist. He is a former lecturer at La-Trobe University and teaches at the Centre for Adult Education. He has authored several investment books including Tax for Australians for Dummies, 2nd Edition and Shares & Taxation, and has worked for the Australian Taxation Office and CPA Australia.

Table of Contents

About the author vii

Preface ix

1 The Australian tax system and property: removing the mystique 1

2 Property speculator or property investor: why you need to know 17

3 Taxing your property portfolio: the rules you need to follow 33

4 Taxing your capital gains: sharing your good fortune 71

5 This is where I reside and it’s all tax free 99

6 Investing in an overseas property: going global 119

7 Bankrolling your property purchases: money makes money 127

8 Six legal ways of owning property: this is how you’re taxed 145

9 Keeping proper records and tax audits: Big Brother is watching you 177

Glossary 191

Appendix A: Key tax cases relating to property and taxation 209

Index 215