Most Sydney property owners only think about Capital Gains Tax and Transfer Duty when it’s already urgent. Whether a sale has just settled or a transfer is underway, the tax position depends on the correct market value. Get the market value wrong, and your clients face reassessment or penalties.
For any property tax accountant Sydney, it means one thing. A certified, independent valuation that stands up to ATO and Revenue NSW scrutiny.
Property Tax Valuations We Provide
Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
A CGT is triggered when you stop being the owner of an investment property in Sydney, including property. It forms part of your income tax (not a separate charge).
Investment Property Sales
IPV establishes your property’s market value during the course of ownership when the use of the property changes from a principal place of residence to an investment property, or it ceases to be an investment property and is occupied by the owner, and a property tax accountant in Sydney uses that certified report to calculate CGT liability and identify available exemptions.
Divorce and Separation
Asset division during divorce or separation triggers its own CGT rules and exemptions. An accurate valuation as of the relevant date provides your accountant with the necessary evidence. Moreover, it helps a property tax Sydney accountant avoid an overstated tax liability.
Transfer Duty (formerly Stamp Duty)
Transfer Duty applies when you sell, gift, or transfer property in Sydney. Revenue NSW calculates it based on the market value at the date of transfer.
Related Party Transactions
Transfers between family members, into a trust, company, or SMSF require an independent valuer to confirm market value.
IPV prepares precise Transfer Duty valuations for all related party arrangements, thus keeping your transaction compliant and your accountant’s calculations defensible.
Who We Help
Sydney’s commercial property market spans a multitude of different property types, and each sector requires specialised knowledge to value correctly.
- Accountants and Tax Agents
Every property tax Sydney accountant needs valuation reports they can submit with confidence.
- Solicitors and Conveyancers
Solicitors and conveyancers use IPV reports that meet Revenue NSW rules. These reports support related-party transfers that require an independent valuation.
- Property Owners and Investors
Property owners contact us directly when managing tax obligations for investment property. They may hold it in their own name or through a structure/company.
How to Minimise Capital Gains Tax
The taxable gain on an investment property is only as accurate as the valuation it is based on.
An overstated market value at the date when the property becomes an investment property means a higher apparent gain and a higher CGT liability. IPV sets a certified market value on the relevant date. It gives your property tax accountant in Sydney the exact cost base needed to calculate CGT and apply exemptions.
Our Service Areas
IPV covers the greater Sydney area and nearby regions. It includes the Western Suburbs, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury region and Sutherland Shire. It also includes the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast, and other nearby areas.
Why Choose IPV
IPV is the independent valuation partner that property tax accountants Sydney rely on. All our valuers are members of the Australian Property Institute (API) or the Australian Valuers Institute (AVI). Together, our team has over 70 years of combined experience.
Our property tax reports are prepared to the standards required by the ATO and Revenue NSW. Expect evidence-based reports that are ready for submission.