Capital Gains Tax Calculator Australia
Calculate your Capital Gains Tax in Australia with our comprehensive and accessible tool. Understand how CGT works, including the 50% discount and exemptions.
CGT Interactive Calculator
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Capital Gains Tax Calculator Australia
This calculator helps Australians determine their Capital Gains Tax liability. It is designed for individuals and investors who want to understand how CGT applies to their investments and possible exemptions.
Results
Data Source and Methodology
All calculations are based on the guidelines provided by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Learn more.
The Formula Explained
Capital Gain: Capital Gain = Sale Price - Cost Base
CGT Payable: CGT = Capital Gain × Tax Rate (apply discounts if eligible)
Glossary of Terms
- Sale Price: The price at which the asset was sold.
- Cost Base: The original cost of the asset plus any additional costs.
- Capital Gain: The profit made from selling the asset.
- CGT Payable: The tax owed on the capital gain.
FAQs
What is Capital Gains Tax?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit made from selling an asset or investment.
How is CGT calculated in Australia?
CGT is calculated based on the difference between the asset's sale price and its cost base, with possible discounts applied.
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
','
{capitalGain.toFixed(2)}`; document.getElementById('cgt-payable').textContent = `
Capital Gain: Capital Gain = Sale Price - Cost Base CGT Payable: CGT = Capital Gain × Tax Rate (apply discounts if eligible)
- T = property tax (annual or monthly depending on input) (currency)
- Learn more — ato.gov.au · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/investments-and-assets/capital-gains-tax/calculating-your-cgt/how-to-calculate-your-cgt
Last code update: 2026-01-19
- Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
- Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
- Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.
Capital Gains Tax Calculator Australia
This calculator helps Australians determine their Capital Gains Tax liability. It is designed for individuals and investors who want to understand how CGT applies to their investments and possible exemptions.
CGT Interactive Calculator
Results
Data Source and Methodology
All calculations are based on the guidelines provided by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Learn more.
The Formula Explained
Capital Gain: Capital Gain = Sale Price - Cost Base
CGT Payable: CGT = Capital Gain × Tax Rate (apply discounts if eligible)
Glossary of Terms
- Sale Price: The price at which the asset was sold.
- Cost Base: The original cost of the asset plus any additional costs.
- Capital Gain: The profit made from selling the asset.
- CGT Payable: The tax owed on the capital gain.
FAQs
What is Capital Gains Tax?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit made from selling an asset or investment.
How is CGT calculated in Australia?
CGT is calculated based on the difference between the asset's sale price and its cost base, with possible discounts applied.
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
','
{capitalGain.toFixed(2)}`; document.getElementById('cgt-payable').textContent = `
Capital Gain: Capital Gain = Sale Price - Cost Base CGT Payable: CGT = Capital Gain × Tax Rate (apply discounts if eligible)
- T = property tax (annual or monthly depending on input) (currency)
- Learn more — ato.gov.au · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/investments-and-assets/capital-gains-tax/calculating-your-cgt/how-to-calculate-your-cgt
Last code update: 2026-01-19
- Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
- Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
- Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.
Capital Gains Tax Calculator Australia
This calculator helps Australians determine their Capital Gains Tax liability. It is designed for individuals and investors who want to understand how CGT applies to their investments and possible exemptions.
CGT Interactive Calculator
Results
Data Source and Methodology
All calculations are based on the guidelines provided by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Learn more.
The Formula Explained
Capital Gain: Capital Gain = Sale Price - Cost Base
CGT Payable: CGT = Capital Gain × Tax Rate (apply discounts if eligible)
Glossary of Terms
- Sale Price: The price at which the asset was sold.
- Cost Base: The original cost of the asset plus any additional costs.
- Capital Gain: The profit made from selling the asset.
- CGT Payable: The tax owed on the capital gain.
FAQs
What is Capital Gains Tax?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit made from selling an asset or investment.
How is CGT calculated in Australia?
CGT is calculated based on the difference between the asset's sale price and its cost base, with possible discounts applied.
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
','
{capitalGain.toFixed(2)}`; document.getElementById('cgt-payable').textContent = `
Capital Gain: Capital Gain = Sale Price - Cost Base CGT Payable: CGT = Capital Gain × Tax Rate (apply discounts if eligible)
- T = property tax (annual or monthly depending on input) (currency)
- Learn more — ato.gov.au · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/investments-and-assets/capital-gains-tax/calculating-your-cgt/how-to-calculate-your-cgt
Last code update: 2026-01-19
- Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
- Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
- Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.