ACT's $300M Property Tax Break: Will Ring Fencing End? Ft. Matt Harris | Episode 553
Cheques and BalancesShow Notes
A $300 million tax break for property investors. But who's really going to benefit?
We sit down with Lighthouse Financial Managing Director and tax expert Matthew Harris to unpack ACT's proposal to remove property tax ring-fencing, what it could mean for landlords' tax refunds, rental prices and property investment returns, and whether the policy has any chance of becoming law.
Next Steps: Own an investment property or thinking about buying one? Speak with the Lighthouse Accounting team to make sure your property is structured tax-efficiently, you're claiming the deductions you're entitled to, and you're making the most of your investment.
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