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Practical articles on Australian capital gains tax, CGT parcel selection methods, and record-keeping for share investors.
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.
Read article →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.
Read article →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.
Read article →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.
Read article →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.
Read article →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.
Read article →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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