‘We can’t tax our way out’: HIA

Increasing capital gains tax (CGT) will hit state revenue, renters and first home buyers by pushing investors out, the Housing Industry Association has said.

by | 17 Apr, 2018

Tax change ’goes too far’ for property investors

“According to research released today, an increase in capital gains tax would result in a $1 billion reduction in revenue to state governments, increase the cost of renting and exacerbate the housing affordability challenge,” said Tim Reardon, HIA’s principal economist.

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