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Australia Tax Compliance

CGT · ATO · 12-month discount

Tax authority
ATO
Tax year
1 July – 30 June
Filing deadline
31 October (or later with tax agent)
CGT rate
Marginal rate (50% discount for assets held 12+ months)
Overview

The Australia tax system at a glance

Filings in Australia go through Australian Taxation Office. The standard method is Individual Tax Return via myTax or tax agent.

CGT asset. 50% discount for 12+ month holding. Personal use exemption under $10K.

Annual exemption: No separate CGT-free threshold

Key rates & treatment

Income tax rates
19% / 32.5% / 37% / 45%
Capital gains rate
Marginal rate (50% discount for assets held 12+ months)
Annual exemption
No separate CGT-free threshold
Currency
AUD (A$)

What Handy covers in Australia

Six things your Australia expert handles end-to-end.

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Capital gains with 12-month discount method

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Personal use asset exemption assessment

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ATO data matching compliance

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Foreign income and offsets

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SMSF crypto reporting

Staking and DeFi income classification

Your expert

Your Australia expert holds Registered Tax Agent (Tax Practitioners Board).

Every expert in our Australia network is a licensed, practising tax professional. We verify credentials and practice history before approval — no gig workers, no unlicensed bookkeepers.

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Australia expert network
Australian Taxation Office
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  • Specialised in crypto, employment, and capital gains
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  • Active matchmaking based on availability

Key deadlines

When the Australia tax year runs and when filings are due.

Tax year
1 July – 30 June
The reporting period for income and gains.
Filing deadline
31 October (or later with tax agent)
When your return is due to ATO.
Filing method
Individual Tax Return via myTax or tax agent
How returns are submitted.

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