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Supercharged inequality: rich investors stifle budget

Almost a quarter of the benefit of the capital gains tax discount goes to just five of Australia's wealthiest electorates, entrenching inequality, critics say.

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Morning Mail: Iran vows to fight on, capital gains tax benefit in wealthy suburbs, drone surveillance fears

First message in the name of new supreme leader says Iran will continue oil blockade; richest Australians take bulk of CGT discount, report says

The Guardian - AU

Capital gains tax discount ‘overwhelmingly’ benefits investors in Australia’s richest electorates, analysis shows

Chief executive of Acoss, who commissioned the study says ‘it’s clear this tax break funnels billions into the wealthiest parts of our country’

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5 Tax-Efficient ETFs to Diversify Your Portfolio

Exchange-traded funds are generally less onerous tax-wise than mutual funds, but these tax-efficient ETFs stand apart.

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You May Still Be Able to Defer Your 2025 Capital Gains

People who realized a capital gain in 2025 can still use Qualified Opportunity Fund tax incentives to defer it, even if they've already filed their taxes.

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Decluttering and Selling Your Stuff? What You Need to Know About Taxes

Clearing out your collectibles or selling off the antique furniture Grandma left you could result in Uncle Sam wanting a cut of your windfall.

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Labor must stop juicing house prices and make buying a home the Australian dream – not negatively gearing one

The rumours of action on the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are louder than before any budget this century. But is the PM up to the task?

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If You're in or Near Retirement, You Need to Know These 4 Recent Tax Changes

The tax landscape has changed yet again, thanks to the OBBBA and SECURE 2.0, and four developments are particularly important for anyone in or near retirement.

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Silicon Valley legend Vinod Khosla has 'no plans to leave California' amid billionaire tax uproar—but he has another idea to fix the wealth loophole

Imagine a world where taxes just "go away" for everyone making less than $100,000 a year, Khosla told Fortune.

Fortune

I’m a Financial Advisor: These 7 Capital Gains Moves Can Quietly Increase Your Tax Bill

Financial advisors revealed seven capital gains mistakes that quietly increase tax bills. From selling too early to ignoring state taxes, here's what to avoid.

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Vinod Khosla thinks future presidential candidates should run on removing income tax for those making less than $100,000

The venture capitalist also wants to get rid of capital gains and treat all income as ordinary income to make up for the deficit.

Fortune

The ‘GENIUS Loophole’: How To Use the New Crypto Law To Pay Zero Capital Gains

Here's what experts said is actually going on behind the so-called "GENIUS Act loophole."

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Your end-of-tax-year checklist to make your money go further in 2026

Using ISAs, pensions and checking your tax code should all be on your to-do list this month

The Independent UK

A 9.9% Washington Millionaire Tax is Here: What's Next for High Earners?

Washington’s tax structure is headed for another significant shift that involves "taxing the rich." Will more states follow?

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Ted Cruz Urges Scott Bessent to Go Around Congress and Enact $200B Tax Cuts

Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Tim Scott formally urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to enact roughly $200 billion in tax cuts without the approval of Congress.

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Could a New Billionaire Tax Plan Put $3,000 in Your Pocket?

Two prominent lawmakers are proposing to "tax the rich" and send some proceeds to taxpayers. Could it be a sign of things to come?

AAP

Minister won't rule out tax change as Greens up demands

Falling building approvals have put the government further behind its housing supply targets, as Labor weighs up tax changes to ease affordability.

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5 Tax-Smart Ways the Wealthy Rebalance Their Investment Portfolios

Tax season prompts portfolio rebalancing. Learn how wealthy investors limit their capital gains taxes while adjusting allocations for long-term returns.

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A Newly Retired Couple With a Portfolio Full of Winners Faced a $50,000 Tax Bill: This Is the Strategy That Helped Save Them

Large unrealized capital gains can create a serious tax headache for retirees with a successful portfolio. A tax-aware long-short strategy can help.

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5 Retirement Tax Traps to Watch in 2026

Even in retirement, some income sources can unexpectedly raise your federal and state tax bills. Here's how to avoid costly surprises.

The Guardian - AU

Finally fixing capital gains tax is good – but linking it to another tax cut for Australia’s rich is bollocks

Undoing bad policy does not require rewarding those who have benefited from it

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4 Tax Questions To Ask Before You Rebalance Your Portfolio

Before rebalancing your investment portfolio, learn how taxes, capital gains, wash-sale rules and account type can impact your returns and your taxes.

AAP

Labor luminary takes aim at housing tax breaks

Tax concessions for property investors are driving inequality and should be wound back, one of the key architects of the Hawke-Keating reforms says.

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I Asked Grok How Billionaires Pay Hardly Any Taxes — Here’s What It Revealed

While Grok didn't uncover any secret loopholes, it did detail how the tax code structurally favors asset ownership, deferral and leverage, as opposed to income.

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I'm a Wealth Adviser: This Strategy Can Slash Your Taxes on Large Stock or Property Sales

Selling a major asset can result in huge capital gains taxes, but combining direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting can significantly reduce your tax bill.

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