Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Calculate capital gains tax on shares, property, and cryptocurrency. Includes the 50% CGT discount for assets held over 12 months.
CGT Calculation Results
Capital Gain
$25,000
CGT Discount
$12,500
Taxable Gain
$12,500
CGT Payable
$4,625
CGT Breakdown
Australian CGT Rules
50% CGT Discount
Australian residents receive a 50% discount on capital gains for assets held longer than 12 months. This means only half of the gain is added to your taxable income.
- • Applies to shares, property, and crypto
- • Must hold asset for at least 12 months
- • Not available for companies
Cost Base Inclusions
You can reduce your capital gain by including certain costs in your cost base:
- • Purchase price + stamp duty
- • Brokerage fees (buy and sell)
- • Legal and conveyancing costs
- • Capital improvements
Main Residence Exemption
Your main residence (family home) is generally exempt from CGT. However, partial exemptions may apply if you've:
- • Used part of the home for income-producing purposes
- • Rented out the property for any period
- • Been a non-resident while owning the property
- • Owned the home before 20 September 1985
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