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Australian CGT.

Parcel selection methods, FX conversion, loss offsetting, EOFY record-keeping. Worked examples, not marketing.

Federal Budget 2026: What the 1 July 2027 CGT Changes Mean for Australian Investors

The 2026 Federal Budget introduced the most significant changes to Australia's capital gains tax framework in more than two decades. Three categories, straddle splitting, CPI indexation, and why the calculations get substantially harder from 1 July 2027.

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Sharesight vs CGT Strategist: Which Is Right for Australian Investors?

An honest, side-by-side comparison. Concrete pricing, a worked example, and what to tell your accountant. Sharesight as the year-round tracker, CGT Strategist as the EOFY reporter, and when using both is the right call.

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How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax on Shares and ETFs in Australia

The complete guide to calculating CGT on shares in Australia. Covers cost base, the 50% discount, worked examples for gains and losses, and how multiple parcels change the result.

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CGT Parcel Selection Methods Explained for Australian Investors

Understand every CGT parcel selection method available to Australian investors. Compare FIFO, LIFO, and specific parcel selection with worked examples showing how each affects your capital gains tax.

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How to Offset Capital Losses Against Capital Gains in Australia

Capital losses offset capital gains in the same financial year. This guide explains how loss offsetting works, with worked examples and how parcel selection helps with loss harvesting.

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Dollar Cost Averaging and CGT: How Multiple Parcels Affect Your Tax

Every DCA purchase creates a separate parcel with its own cost base. When you sell, which parcels are matched can mean hundreds of dollars in difference. Here’s how it works.

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EOFY Capital Gains Checklist for Australian Share Investors

A step-by-step checklist for end-of-financial-year CGT preparation. Broker statements, parcel allocation, the 50% discount, and generating documentation.

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How Does Specific Parcel Selection Work for CGT in Australia?

Under Australian tax law, the ATO allows investors to choose which specific parcels of shares are disposed of. Most investors don’t know this, and it can mean thousands of dollars in difference.

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How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax on US Shares in Australia

Australian residents must convert US share transactions to AUD for CGT purposes. This article explains which exchange rates to use, how FX movement affects gains, and common mistakes to avoid.

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