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Negative Gearing Calculator

Calculate your tax position under the current and post-July 2027 rules.

Grandfathered

This property is grandfathered — acquired before the Budget cut-off of 7:30 pm AEST, 12 May 2026. Full negative gearing continues for the life of your ownership. Important: grandfathering is not transferable — if you sell, the buyer will be under the new regime.

Property Acquisition

Contract date determines your tax regime

Off-the-plan, greenfield, or net-increase rebuild

Your Income

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Your effective marginal rate: 39% (incl. Medicare levy)

Rental Income

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Total rent received per year (after vacancy)

Cash Expenses

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Travel, repairs, etc.

Non-Cash Deductions

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From your quantity surveyor report

Results

Annual Tax Refund

$10,686

At 39% effective rate (incl. Medicare)

Weekly Out-of-Pocket Cost

$52/wk

Net cost after tax refund

Taxable Income Reduction

$27,400

Offset against your salary

Cash Flow Breakdown

Gross Rent+$36,400
Cash Expenses-$49,800
Cash Loss$-13,400
+ Depreciation-$14,000
Tax Loss$-27,400
Tax Refund+$10,686
Net Cash Cost$2,714/yr

Tax Refund by Bracket (incl. Medicare)

$18k–$45k18%$4,932
$45k–$135k32%$8,768
$135k–$190k39%$10,686
$190k+47%$12,878

CGT on Disposal

Transitional CGT applies: the 50% discount covers gains accrued up to 30 June 2027. Gains after that date use cost-base CPI indexation with a 30% minimum tax rate on real gains.

Go deeper

See this property modelled both ways, side by side

Weekly cost, carried-forward losses, CGT on sale and the resale repricing risk under the grandfathered regime against the post-reform regime. Free position report.

Important Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or investment advice. The grandfathering and regime determinations shown are indicative only — contract-date edge cases (options, nominations, related-party transfers) may vary. Tax rates shown include the 2% Medicare levy. Always confirm your position with a qualified CPA or tax adviser.

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