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Capital pains

Article Abstract:

Shifting profits out of shares into cash will carry a large capital gains tax, resulting in less profits for the investor. However, tax costs should not be the only consideration when investing. The only time investors would consider such circumstances is if the stock market is faced with the magnitude of 1987 crash, which would force investors to sell early to recover as much funds as possible even though they will pay the appropriate capital gains tax as a result.

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Nix on the negative

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This article examines the possibility that Australia may abolish or modify the rules governing negative gearing, which affects the taxation of real property investments. Relevant points include the forecast that the abolition of negative gearing will lead to reduced investor involvement in residential real estate.

Taxation, Real estate investment, Real estate investments

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Go with the flow

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Issues discussed concern the impact of proposed changes to capital gains taxes on investors. Investors are advised to opt for portfolios that maintain steady stocks with good dividends, rather than look for quick, potentially risky capital gains.

Australia, Statistical Data Included, Methods

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