Popular but controversial tax break could be pared back within months
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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-02-27 15:14 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Australia, Tax & Budget, Property & Housing, Business & Economy
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Jim Chalmers has effectively confirmed Treasury has looked into the impact of limiting one of Australia's most contentious tax breaks for property investors, as speculation continues to build about a significant overhaul of the tax system in this year's federal budget.Speaking to reporters today, the treasurer was asked whether reports published this morning of his department conducting modelling about how much revenue could be raised by limiting negative gearing to two investment properties were accurate."We haven't changed our tax policies,"
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