Jun 24, 2026 – 1.44pmInvestment properties that were jointly owned by a couple before the May budget will lose the exemptions from the capital gains and negative gearing changes if one of the co-owners dies, or they divorce, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed.The provision is contained in the budget bill the government intends to rush through the Senate by Thursday.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
CGT, negative gearing exemptions will vanish in event of death or divorce
Investment properties that were jointly owned before the May budget will lose the CGT and negative gearing exemptions if a co-owners dies, or they divorce,
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