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Calculate capital gains tax on the sale of assets like shares or property
Enter details about your asset purchase and sale to calculate your capital gain or loss and the tax you may need to pay. Assets held for 12 months or more qualify for a 50% discount.
The 50% CGT discount changes from 1 July 2027 — what changes
Your other taxable income for the tax year (salary, dividends, etc.)
The 50% CGT discount changes from 1 July 2027 — what changes
Estimated Additional Income Tax
$7,500
Effective tax rate
30.0%
Added to your other income and taxed at your marginal rate. The rate shown is the tax as a share of the gross capital gain.
Good news: You held this asset for 12 months or more, so you qualify for the 50% CGT discount. This reduces your taxable capital gain by $25,000.
This calculator is not intended to be relied on for the purposes of making a decision in relation to a financial product. Before you make a financial decision, consider obtaining advice from someone who holds an Australian Financial Services Licence. We do not, and we cannot advise you.
Capital Gains Tax applies when you sell an asset for more than you paid for it. The profit (capital gain) is added to your taxable income and taxed at your marginal rate.
CGT applies to most assets including shares, investment properties, cryptocurrency and collectibles. Your main residence is generally exempt from CGT.
Your capital gain is added to your other income and taxed at your marginal rate. If you held shares for 12+ months, only 50% of the gain is taxed.
Yes, if it's been your main residence for the entire ownership period. Partial exemptions may apply if you rented it out or used it for business.
No. Capital losses can only offset capital gains, not other income like salary. Unused losses carry forward indefinitely.
Estimates only. Not financial or tax advice. Full disclaimer for your rights and our limitations of liability.
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