Tax Time 2026: Property investor tips

If you're a property investor or managing investment assets, this episode features expert ATO guidance to help guide you through tax time in 2026.

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Rental property tax can be straightforward until ownership structures, short-term rentals, loan redraws and capital gains tax enter the picture.

This episode explores the tax issues investors most commonly get wrong and the practical steps that can help avoid costly mistakes.

You'll learn:

Common mistakes involving interest deductibility and loan redraws

The difference between repairs, maintenance and capital improvements

Understanding the rules around apportionment

Why record keeping matters throughout the life of an investment

Overlooked capital gains tax triggers that investors should understand

How data matching helps identify discrepancies in tax returns

Practical steps to stay compliant and avoid unnecessary errors