The current capital gains tax (CGT) rules don't give you any breaks for inflationary gains. This means if you've owned an investment property or second home for a long time and decide to sell, you might end up paying a hefty amount in CGT. The rules treat the entire gain from the time you bought it to when you sell it as if it all happened in the year y…
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