Australia capital gains tax calculator
Calculate Australian Capital Gains Tax (CGT) with the 50% CGT discount for assets held over 12 months and individual tax brackets.
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About this tool
Calculate Australian Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on property, shares, managed funds, and cryptocurrency. Accurately applies the statutory 50% CGT discount for resident individuals holding assets over 12 months.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your gross capital gain (proceeds minus cost base).
- 2 Select your individual marginal tax rate (including 2% Medicare levy).
- 3 Toggle whether the asset was held for more than 12 months.
Questions
How does the 50% CGT discount work in Australia?
Australian resident individuals who hold an asset for at least 12 months before selling only include 50% of the net capital gain in their taxable income.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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