Australia Capital Gains Tax Calculator (Property, Shares & Crypto)
Accurately compute the capital gains tax payable on the sale of your investment property, shares, ETFs, or cryptocurrency. Fully incorporates the ATO 50% CGT discount (for assets held over 12 months), incidental purchase and sale cost bases, prior capital losses, and 2024–2026 Stage 3 tax brackets.
Cost Base & Taxable Gain Breakdown
Australia Capital Gains Tax Rules & Optimization
The 50% CGT Discount Rule
If you are an individual Australian tax resident and own the asset for at least 12 months (365 days) before the contract date of sale, only 50% of your net capital gain is included in your taxable income.
The 6-Year Main Residence Exemption
If you move out of your primary home and rent it out, the ATO's 6-year rule allows you to treat it main residence for up to 6 years, completely exempting any capital gain from tax upon sale.
Offsetting with Capital Losses
Capital losses cannot offset ordinary salary income, but they can be carried forward indefinitely to offset future capital gains before applying the 50% discount.
📊 Australian Statutory Payroll & Tax Breakdown Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What expenses can be added to the property cost base?
You can add acquisition costs (stamp duty, conveyancing fees, pest inspection), capital improvements (kitchen renovation, extensions, new fence), and disposal costs (real estate agent selling commissions, auction fees, advertising).
Q. Is CGT triggered on the contract date or the settlement date?
For tax purposes, the ATO recognizes the CGT event on the date the contract of sale is signed (exchanged), not the settlement date.
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