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Perth’s leading specialist property tax and small business accounting firm
At Camden Professionals, now part of the Investax Group, our team is focused on more than just compliance. We work closely with property investors, business owners, and professionals who want clarity, structure, and long-term tax outcomes—not just year-end returns.We provide Asset Protection advice for property investors and small business owners. Many of our clients have developed long term, tax effective wealth creation plans via property investment. We also offer small business owners a specialised end to end small business advisory and tax planning services.
Camden Professionals now also offers its clients access to a team of mortgage and finance brokers following the launch of Camden Professionals Finance.
Ershad Ullah leads the firm and works closely with clients on structuring, tax strategy, and long- term planning, particularly for property investors and business owners.
With over 20 years of experience advising clients on complex matters, Ershad has developed strong expertise in areas such as business advisory, trust structures, capital gains tax, and asset protection.
How to avoid CGT (Capital Gains Tax)
Discovering how to avoid capital gains tax when selling your investment property can save you thousands of dollars. Yet so many first-time property investors continue to be overwhelmed at the thought of potentially paying capital gains tax on the hard-earned growth of their investment.
We have put together a ‘how-to’ guide that will show you how you can considerably reduce the amount of capital gains tax you pay and how you can avoid paying it at all.
Understanding Property Taxes in Western Australia
When you own property in WA, you also often have to pay taxes, duties or levies.
Transfer Duty
Transfer duty is also known as stamp duty and is levied by the state government on property purchases. In WA, it is often the biggest tax most property owners need to pay. Transfer duty generally falls due when the property changes hands, typically at settlement. The amount is calculated based on the property’s purchase price or market value, depending on which is higher.
Do You Need to Pay Transfer Duty?
Transfer duty applies to most property buyers in Western Australia, including investors and owner-occupiers. However, the rates vary. Investors usually pay a higher ‘General rate’ while owner-occupiers pay a lower ‘Residential rate’.
When a Gift Is Not Considered a Gift by the ATO
In Australia, the tax treatment of gifts can be complex, particularly when the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) decides that a transaction, which appears to be a gift, is not classified as one for tax purposes. This distinction can have significant implications for both the giver and the recipient. Here’s an overview of how and why the ATO might challenge the classification of a gift and what this means for taxation.
Defining a Gift for Tax Purposes
Under Australian tax law, a gift is generally considered to be a voluntary transfer of property or money from one individual to another without any expectation of receiving something in return. Gifts are typically not subject to income tax, but they may have implications for other taxes, such as capital gains tax (CGT) or stamp duty, depending on the circumstances.
When a Gift is Not Considered a Gift
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Do you need a SFC? - Strategic Financial Consultation
A SFC is a holistic review of your wealth creation goals, taking into account issues around tax, asset protection, estate planning, finance and structures, to assist you in meeting your objectives.
Our SFC is a personalised accounting service designed to assist either aspiring or seasoned investors to review their financial situation and provide expert tax and accounting advice. Prior to your financial strategic consultation, your financial position and long term goals are reviewed by a Senior Advisor (submitted prior to the appointment) so as to maximise the consultation time that’s essentially forward thinking with an emphasis on practical next steps.