7 Things Investors Should Check Now Before the Capital Gains Tax Changes

If you own an investment property, shares, a business or other assets with a decent capital gain sitting in them, the changes coming to Capital Gains Tax from 1 July 2027 are worth paying attention to. Because once people hear the words tax change and deadline, the instinct is often to think they need to act before it is too late. Do you need to sell now? Bring your plan forward? Or is there something you need to do now while the old rules still apply? In this episode, Paul works through what the new CGT rules actually mean for investors and, more importantly, where they could change the decisions you make over the next few years. If you were already thinking about selling an investment, waiting until retirement, moving more money into super or simply leaving everything as it is, there are a few parts of these changes you will want to understand before making your next move. Inside this episode: The CGT change that sounds much more dramatic than it may actually be for gains you have already built up Why rushing to sell before 1 July 2027 could create a bigger problem than the tax change itself The retirement strategy that may not work quite the same way once the new rules begin Whether you should be thinking about getting property, business or other assets valued before the deadline The little-known change that could affect some assets that have been outside the CGT system for decades Why where you hold your investments could become a much bigger planning question The situations where doing nothing may still be the smartest move What is actually worth reviewing between now and July 2027, before you make a decision that is hard to undo The real challenge here is not understanding the tax rule, it's working out whether the rule changes what makes sense for you. A decision to sell, hold, contribute more to super or change how your investments are structured can affect far more than one tax bill. It can flow through to your retirement timing, cash flow, investment mix and the flexibility you have later. If you have built up significant investments and are wondering whether the 2027 CGT changes should alter your strategy, this is exactly the kind of decision we can help you work through. Our advisers can look at the different pieces together and help you understand your options before you make a major move. Book an initial meeting with Guidance Financial Services. You can also find all our links here. General advice disclaimer