Tax Time 2026: Property investor tips

If you're a property investor or managing investment assets, this episode features expert ATO guidance to help guide you through tax time in 2026. Want an example? Rental property tax can be straightforward until ownership structures, short-term rentals, loan redraws and capital gains tax enter the picture. This episode explores the tax issues investors most commonly get wrong and the practical steps that can help avoid costly mistakes. You'll learn: * Common mistakes involving interest deductibility and loan redraws * The difference between repairs, maintenance and capital improvements * Understanding the rules around apportionment * Why record keeping matters throughout the life of an investment * Overlooked capital gains tax triggers that investors should understand * How data matching helps identify discrepancies in tax returns