Estimate CGT on selling property or business assets, with the 50% discount and 2026-27 tax rates.
Who owns the asset?
Stamp duty, legal
Agent, legal
Salary, business, rent
Estimated capital gains tax
$43,550
- Sale price
- $820,000
- Cost base
- − $600,000
- Capital gain
- $220,000
- CGT discount (50%)
- − $110,000
- Net capital gain (taxable)
- $110,000
- Tax at your marginal rate + 2% Medicare
- $43,550
Your main residence is usually exempt, and cars are exempt. Trucks, machinery and equipment you claim depreciation on are not taxed under CGT; a balancing adjustment applies instead. Small business concessions have conditions, so confirm with your accountant.
Calculator results are indicative estimates only and do not constitute a finance quote, offer, approval or financial advice. Actual repayments, rates, fees and loan terms depend on the lender, product and individual circumstances.
How the capital gains tax figures are worked out
- 01
The capital gain is the sale price less the cost base: purchase price, buying and selling costs and improvements.
- 02
Individuals and trusts get a 50% discount after 12 months, SMSFs 33⅓%, and companies none.
- 03
Trucks, machinery and equipment you depreciate are not taxed under CGT; a balancing adjustment applies instead.
Calculator results are indicative estimates only and do not constitute a finance quote, offer, approval or financial advice. Actual repayments, rates, fees and loan terms depend on the lender, product and individual circumstances.
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