Capital Gains Tax



There has been much debate in New Zealand concerning the need for a separate and comprehensive capital gains tax (CGT) – a debate that was… Read More ›

The Tax Working Group and Capital Gains Tax in New Zealand — A Missed Opportunity?

The final report of New Zealand’s most recent Tax Working Group was released in February 2019. The recommendations were dominated by two proposals: to introduce… Read More ›

How NZ Tax Working Group Recommendations Differs From Previous Reviews? The Influence of the Living Standards Framework and Māori Principles

Artworks contribute to the creation of distinct national cultures and to economic growth. National art collections attract tourists. Local government commonly relies on the arts… Read More ›

Towards Optimal Tax-Benefits Treatment of Collectors of Artworks

Australia’s tax consolidation regime enables a 100% wholly owned group of companies to be taxed like a single taxpayer. Basically, the head company of the… Read More ›

The Intangible Capital Gains Tax Trilemma for Corporate Spin-offs

In addition to the preference available to owner-occupiers in the form of the main residence exemption, the Australian tax system offers preferential income tax treatment… Read More ›

The Income Tax Treatment of Housing Assets – Assessing Proposed Reform Arrangements

Was the 2019 election a referendum on taxing capital and labour? And if so: where next for tax reform? Labor’s package of tax changes would… Read More ›

Tax Policy Is Doing Too Little to Help the Squeezed Middle

Perhaps the most woefully misunderstood economic issue of the election campaign has been negative gearing. I’ve been baffled by the number of times I’ve read… Read More ›

Negative Gearing isn’t a Rort—It’s an Essential Part of an Efficient Tax System

The definition of capital gains and losses and their treatment for tax purposes are two of the most controversial policy issues for income tax systems.… Read More ›

Do Tax Rate Changes Have an Impact on Capital Gains Realisations? Evidence from Australia

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