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Chapter 12: Tax and Property

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Tax is one of the most misunderstood parts of property investing, and in Chapter 12, we clear the fog.

In this episode of our How to Retire on $3K a Week podcast companion, we unpack the big tax concepts every investor must understand to protect their wealth and avoid costly mistakes.

Inside, we cover:
đź’Ľ Why property is taxed differently from income-producing assets
🏠 How depreciation actually works (and why you shouldn’t chase it)
📉 Negative gearing: what it is, what it isn’t, and how it fits into a long-term plan
💰 Capital Gains Tax — the rules, the discounts, and the traps
🧾 The golden rule: never make investment decisions for tax reasons alone 👥 Why getting advice from a property-savvy tax professional is non-negotiable

We also share real examples of investors who misunderstood tax, and learned the hard way. This chapter helps you stop fearing tax and start using the rules to your advantage.

 

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