Jul 4, 2026 – 5.00amMore than 2 million investors in property and private businesses have been warned they will be slugged thousands of dollars to have their assets valued and risk disputes with the Australian Taxation Office, as they transition to the Albanese government’s new capital gains tax regime.The anticipated rush to have assets valued when the CGT changes take effect in 12 months will increase demands on a short-staffed valuation industry and cause a blowout in costs well above the $88 million annual compliance expenses estimated by Treasury, valuation and tax professionals said.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles