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

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.

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The Age

Noel Whittaker

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

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.

latest 9

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

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

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.

latest 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

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

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.

latest 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

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

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 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

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

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 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

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 10

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 20

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 10

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 10

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 20

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 20

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 10

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 10

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 30

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 20

WA Today

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 20

The Age

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 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

When it comes to the later stages of life, making sure you have accommodation that suits your lifestyle becomes a key priority.

14.05.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

When it comes to the later stages of life, making sure you have accommodation that suits your lifestyle becomes a key priority.

14.05.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

When it comes to the later stages of life, making sure you have accommodation that suits your lifestyle becomes a key priority.

14.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

When it comes to the later stages of life, making sure you have accommodation that suits your lifestyle becomes a key priority.

14.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My SMSF is over $3 million. How should I prepare for the new super tax?

For those with large super balances, or self-managed super funds, there are some serious considerations to be made about the new Division 296 tax.

06.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My SMSF is over $3 million. How should I prepare for the new super tax?

For those with large super balances, or self-managed super funds, there are some serious considerations to be made about the new Division 296 tax.

06.05.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My SMSF is over $3 million. How should I prepare for the new super tax?

For those with large super balances, or self-managed super funds, there are some serious considerations to be made about the new Division 296 tax.

06.05.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

My SMSF is over $3 million. How should I prepare for the new super tax?

For those with large super balances, or self-managed super funds, there are some serious considerations to be made about the new Division 296 tax.

06.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 40

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 40

The Age

Noel Whittaker