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Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

We need to keep the pressure on and make sure it is fixed properly. Otherwise, this extraordinary death, divorce and disaster tax will be part of the...

12.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

We need to keep the pressure on and make sure it is fixed properly. Otherwise, this extraordinary death, divorce and disaster tax will be part of the...

12.08.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

We need to keep the pressure on and make sure it is fixed properly. Otherwise, this extraordinary death, divorce and disaster tax will be part of the...

12.08.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?

We need to keep the pressure on and make sure it is fixed properly. Otherwise, this extraordinary death, divorce and disaster tax will be part of the...

12.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My teenage children want to invest $4000. Where should they start?

It’s terrific that your children want to start investing while they’re still so young. Time is the greatest asset an investor has.

05.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My teenage children want to invest $4000. Where should they start?

It’s terrific that your children want to start investing while they’re still so young. Time is the greatest asset an investor has.

05.08.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My teenage children want to invest $4000. Where should they start?

It’s terrific that your children want to start investing while they’re still so young. Time is the greatest asset an investor has.

05.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My teenage children want to invest $4000. Where should they start?

It’s terrific that your children want to start investing while they’re still so young. Time is the greatest asset an investor has.

05.08.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should the family home be included in the age pension calculation?

On paper, including the family home when calculating pension amounts may sound reasonable, but the practical consequences would be enormous.

29.07.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should the family home be included in the age pension calculation?

On paper, including the family home when calculating pension amounts may sound reasonable, but the practical consequences would be enormous.

29.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should the family home be included in the age pension calculation?

On paper, including the family home when calculating pension amounts may sound reasonable, but the practical consequences would be enormous.

29.07.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should the family home be included in the age pension calculation?

On paper, including the family home when calculating pension amounts may sound reasonable, but the practical consequences would be enormous.

29.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I earn $80,000 a year in dividends. Should I reinvest, or add it to my super?

For investors with sizable portfolios, the upcoming capital gains tax changes could make getting your dividends in cash a more attractive option.

22.07.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I earn $80,000 a year in dividends. Should I reinvest, or add it to my super?

For investors with sizable portfolios, the upcoming capital gains tax changes could make getting your dividends in cash a more attractive option.

22.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I earn $80,000 a year in dividends. Should I reinvest, or add it to my super?

For investors with sizable portfolios, the upcoming capital gains tax changes could make getting your dividends in cash a more attractive option.

22.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I earn $80,000 a year in dividends. Should I reinvest, or add it to my super?

For investors with sizable portfolios, the upcoming capital gains tax changes could make getting your dividends in cash a more attractive option.

22.07.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

If I die, can my wife still use my credit card?

As you get older it can be more difficult to get a credit card from your bank, so it’s best to act now.

15.07.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

If I die, can my wife still use my credit card?

As you get older it can be more difficult to get a credit card from your bank, so it’s best to act now.

15.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

If I die, can my wife still use my credit card?

As you get older it can be more difficult to get a credit card from your bank, so it’s best to act now.

15.07.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

If I die, can my wife still use my credit card?

As you get older it can be more difficult to get a credit card from your bank, so it’s best to act now.

15.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My wife has no taxable income. Will she have to pay CGT under the new rules?

This is a prime example of the unfair and unintended consequences of the new laws around capital gains tax.

08.07.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My wife has no taxable income. Will she have to pay CGT under the new rules?

This is a prime example of the unfair and unintended consequences of the new laws around capital gains tax.

08.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My wife has no taxable income. Will she have to pay CGT under the new rules?

This is a prime example of the unfair and unintended consequences of the new laws around capital gains tax.

08.07.2026 40

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My wife has no taxable income. Will she have to pay CGT under the new rules?

This is a prime example of the unfair and unintended consequences of the new laws around capital gains tax.

08.07.2026 200

The Age

Noel Whittaker

If we’re not renting out our holiday home, do we still pay tax?

Working out what tax you owe on a holiday home you’ve periodically rented out can be complicated. I hope you’ve kept good records.

01.07.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

If we’re not renting out our holiday home, do we still pay tax?

Working out what tax you owe on a holiday home you’ve periodically rented out can be complicated. I hope you’ve kept good records.

01.07.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

If we’re not renting out our holiday home, do we still pay tax?

Working out what tax you owe on a holiday home you’ve periodically rented out can be complicated. I hope you’ve kept good records.

01.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

If we’re not renting out our holiday home, do we still pay tax?

Working out what tax you owe on a holiday home you’ve periodically rented out can be complicated. I hope you’ve kept good records.

01.07.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

What will happen to my franking credits under the new trust rules?

If you’re currently receiving franking credits through your trust, that is likely to change when Labor’s new laws come into effect.

24.06.2026 40

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

What will happen to my franking credits under the new trust rules?

If you’re currently receiving franking credits through your trust, that is likely to change when Labor’s new laws come into effect.

24.06.2026 80

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

What will happen to my franking credits under the new trust rules?

If you’re currently receiving franking credits through your trust, that is likely to change when Labor’s new laws come into effect.

24.06.2026 40

The Age

Noel Whittaker

What will happen to my franking credits under the new trust rules?

If you’re currently receiving franking credits through your trust, that is likely to change when Labor’s new laws come into effect.

24.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Will the earnings inside my trust still be taxed at 47 per cent?

If you intend to keep real estate assets beyond June 30, 2027, here’s what you need to know about getting them valued.

17.06.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Will the earnings inside my trust still be taxed at 47 per cent?

If you intend to keep real estate assets beyond June 30, 2027, here’s what you need to know about getting them valued.

17.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Will the earnings inside my trust still be taxed at 47 per cent?

If you intend to keep real estate assets beyond June 30, 2027, here’s what you need to know about getting them valued.

17.06.2026 40

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Will the earnings inside my trust still be taxed at 47 per cent?

If you intend to keep real estate assets beyond June 30, 2027, here’s what you need to know about getting them valued.

17.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my investment property now, or after July next year?

It’s important to understand how the new capital gains tax rules will affect property sales before and after July 30, 2027.

10.06.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my investment property now, or after July next year?

It’s important to understand how the new capital gains tax rules will affect property sales before and after July 30, 2027.

10.06.2026 40

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my investment property now, or after July next year?

It’s important to understand how the new capital gains tax rules will affect property sales before and after July 30, 2027.

10.06.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my investment property now, or after July next year?

It’s important to understand how the new capital gains tax rules will affect property sales before and after July 30, 2027.

10.06.2026 40

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I wanted to buy an investment property. Where should I invest instead?

Shares or ETFs may now be more attractive than an investment property, particularly if the proposed tax changes proceed

03.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I wanted to buy an investment property. Where should I invest instead?

Shares or ETFs may now be more attractive than an investment property, particularly if the proposed tax changes proceed

03.06.2026 50

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I wanted to buy an investment property. Where should I invest instead?

Shares or ETFs may now be more attractive than an investment property, particularly if the proposed tax changes proceed

03.06.2026 40

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I wanted to buy an investment property. Where should I invest instead?

Shares or ETFs may now be more attractive than an investment property, particularly if the proposed tax changes proceed

03.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should we sell our investment property before the new tax changes?

The new changes to CGT will come into effect next year, but until then, nothing will change for investors.

27.05.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should we sell our investment property before the new tax changes?

The new changes to CGT will come into effect next year, but until then, nothing will change for investors.

27.05.2026 40

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should we sell our investment property before the new tax changes?

The new changes to CGT will come into effect next year, but until then, nothing will change for investors.

27.05.2026 40

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should we sell our investment property before the new tax changes?

The new changes to CGT will come into effect next year, but until then, nothing will change for investors.

27.05.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

Small business owners with family trusts are likely to be hit hard by the new tax changes.

20.05.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

Small business owners with family trusts are likely to be hit hard by the new tax changes.

20.05.2026 50

WA Today

Noel Whittaker