Keeping up with property investment tax rules can be hard. Missed steps can increase your tax bill and stress at tax time. At ACT Tax Group, we help you manage rental income, capital gains tax (CGT), and tax deductions the right way—so you stay compliant with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and protect your cash flow.

Our team keeps your tax affairs organised through the year. We support first-time and experienced investors, making tax obligations simple and clear—so you can focus on your goals.

Download Your Free Property Investment Tax Strategies Guide

all the essential tax due dates for the 2025–26 financial year. This resource helps you keep track of every key date, from 31 October to 30 June and beyond, so you’re always prepared for the next lodgement or payment due.

Why Staying on Top of Tax Due Dates Matters

Get practical tips on: negative gearing, interest-only loan use, depreciation claims and schedules, timing CGT events and the 50% discount when you hold for more than a year, PAYG withholding variations, prepaying interest, land tax basics, the six-year rule, proving genuine rental availability, and offsetting capital gains.

Why Property Tax Planning Matters

When investing in property, understanding your tax implications is essential. Every investment loan, rental expense, or capital gain affects your taxable income and how much tax you pay each year.

Missed tax deductions or incorrect depreciation claims can easily increase your overall tax burden, while well-timed strategies can reduce your income tax and improve your net rental income.

Our team helps you stay informed about what’s considered tax-deductible, from property management fees and body corporate fees to loan interest, borrowing expenses, and mortgage insurance fees. By understanding these rules early, you can avoid unexpected costs at tax time and plan for better capital growth.

What’s Inside the Free Investor Guide

Our Property Investment Tax Strategies guide provides clear, practical tips to help you make the most of your property assets while staying compliant. You’ll learn how to:

• Claim eligible tax deductions: Identify rental expenses, accounting costs, management costs, and other deductible expenses that reduce your taxable income.
• Understand negative gearing and cash flow: Learn how a negatively geared property can offset losses against other income, or how to turn it into positive cash flow through better planning.
• Manage capital gains tax (CGT): Discover how holding a property for more than a year may qualify you for the 50% CGT discount and how to time your sale for minimal tax liability.
• Maximise depreciation claims: Find out how to claim depreciation for eligible assets and building costs to reduce your overall taxable income.
• Prepare for land tax: Understand how the land tax threshold applies in your state and how owning multiple properties can impact your overall tax bill.
• Boost returns through super: Learn how using a self-managed super fund (SMSF) can help you manage long-term capital growth within ATO rules.

This guide simplifies complex rules so you can confidently manage your investment property and reduce your tax burden.