I'm retired Australian and non-lodge tax returns every year. Last year I sold my overseas property with a capital loss. Do I need declare this loss to ATO.
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By lodging a tax return.
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By lodging a tax return.
A CGT event does not in itself need to be declared. If you made a capital loss and you want to keep this loss for any future capital gains then a tax return is advisable. Check if you need to lodge through this tool.
https://www.ato.gov.au/single-page-applications/calculatorsandtools?anchor=DINTL#DINTL/questions
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