Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda


by @MichaelWestBiz

@MichaelWestBiz— Tweaking property investor taxes could save the federal budget billions and boost home ownership, even with exemptions for those operating under the old rules, analysis commissioned by two senators suggests. Independent senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie want changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing back on the agenda, commissioning an analysis on the […]

The Guardian—Changes to Australia’s property tax concessions could net $60bn over decade, crossbench senators say. David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie point to PBO modelling showing budget savings even while continuing existing owners’ capital gains tax discount

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