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CahirShane(I'm new)I'm new
19 Feb 2026

I’m an Australian citizen living overseas for 9 months every year. I lived in Australia for over 6 months in tax year 24/25. Do I still qualify for 50% cgt reduction if I sell in this tax year 25/26. I’ve owned the place since 2010.

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Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
19 Feb 2026

From ATO on CGT discount

"When you sell or otherwise dispose of an asset, you can reduce your capital gain by 50%, if both of the following apply:

  • you owned the asset for at least 12 months
  • you are an Australian resident for tax purposes."

As long as you sell whilst a tax resident then you qualify. (but check the exclusions in link to see if any may apply)

CGT discount | Australian Taxation Office

I would suggest 9 months living overseas and 3 months living in Australia, you would likely be considered an Australian resident (for tax purposes) for the whole 12 months.


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