Manage the changes to negative gearing with confidence
The negative gearing changes have now passed Parliament and are expected to apply from 1 July 2027. As property tax becomes more complex, now is the time to put the right systems in place, not after the rules take effect.
TaxTank automatically applies the correct tax rules to each investment property, giving you a live view of your tax position throughout the year and helping you stay prepared as Australian tax legislation evolves.
Unlike property-only software, TaxTank shows how the negative gearing changes affect your overall tax position by combining your employment income, investment properties, sole trader income, shares and cryptocurrency into one live tax calculation.
What changes to negative gearing occurred in 2026?
From 1 July 2027, changes to negative gearing in Australia will change for eligible residential investment properties.
While many existing investment properties continue under the previous rules through grandfathering provisions, newly acquired properties will be subject to different deduction rules depending on the legislation.
For many investors, this means managing multiple tax treatments within the same portfolio.
Instead of keeping track manually, TaxTank automatically separates each property’s tax treatment and calculates your overall tax position in real time.
Want to understand the legislation in detail?
Read our complete guide to the 2026 Changes to Negative Gearing.
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Why these changes to negative gearing matter
For years, property investors generally managed one consistent set of tax rules.
Now, you will need to consider:
- Which investment properties are grandfathered
- Which properties fall under the new rules
- Different deductible amounts across your portfolio
- Future capital gains tax implications
- Different tax calculations for different financial years
As your portfolio grows, managing these differences manually becomes increasingly difficult.
TaxTank automatically applies the correct tax rules when they come into effect
The changes to negative gearing will make property tax more complex than ever. Depending on when an investment property was purchased, different tax rules may now apply across the same portfolio. Add in depreciation, loan interest, capital improvements, borrowing expenses, capital gains tax and different ownership structures, and it’s easy to see why spreadsheets and manual calculations become difficult to manage.
TaxTank applies the correct tax logic in the background, helping you manage any new tax changes alongside every other aspect of your investment properties. Instead of simply tracking income and expenses, TaxTank calculates your live tax position throughout the year, so you can see the true impact of your property investments as part of your complete financial picture, not just in isolation.
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Each investment property is tracked individually, allowing TaxTank to apply the correct legislation based on when the property was acquired.
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Whether you own one property or several, TaxTank keeps each property’s tax treatment separate while giving you one complete view of your portfolio.
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Built for Australia's changing property tax rules
Tax legislation doesn’t stand still.
Changes to negative gearing are one example of how property tax continues to evolve.
TaxTank is designed to keep up.
Each financial year uses the correct legislation, giving you confidence that your tax calculations remain accurate without rebuilding spreadsheets or manually updating formulas.
Whether rules change again next year or five years from now, your historical records remain accurate while new legislation is automatically applied where required.
Stay organised and ATO-ready without the headache
At tax time, your accountant needs accurate records, clear categories and supporting documents.
TaxTank helps you stay ready throughout the year by keeping your property deductions, receipts, depreciation schedules, loan documents and statements together in one secure place.
And because property tax legislation is constantly changing, TaxTank does the heavy lifting in the background. From depreciation and borrowing costs to managing the changes to negative gearing, valuations and grandfathering provisions, the software is updated as the rules evolve so you don’t have to become a property tax expert.
No more shoeboxes. No more missing receipts. No more wondering whether you’ve claimed everything you’re entitled to under the latest rules.
Most software tracks expenses,
TaxTank shows the real tax benefit of negative gearing
Most software only shows what’s happening inside your property portfolio. TaxTank shows how the new rules affect your overall tax position.
Typical setup
- Spreadsheets and folders
- Manually work out which properties are grandfathered
- Separate spreadsheets for different ownership structures
- Property software that only tracks rental income
- Guess the tax impact until your accountant prepares your return
- Manually track depreciation and loan interest
- Separate software for shares, crypto and sole trader income
- Hope nothing changes if tax rules change again
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- Live connected bank data
- Automatically applies the correct negative gearing rules
- Manage individual, joint, trust, company & SMSF properties
- Calculates complete tax position across all income sources
- Live tax calculations throughout the year
- Built-in depreciation, loan interest and borrowing expenses
- One platform for all income and investment types
- Updated as Australian tax legislation changes
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Frequently asked questions
How do I manage investment properties under different negative gearing rules?
TaxTank keeps each investment property separate and automatically applies the appropriate tax treatment based on the relevant legislation. Whether your portfolio includes grandfathered properties, newly acquired properties or both, TaxTank calculates each one correctly while combining everything into a single live tax position. Unlike property-only apps, you can see how your investment properties affect your overall tax outcome across all of your income and deductions.
Do the changes to negative gearing affect capital gains tax?
Negative gearing and capital gains tax are separate areas of Australian tax law, but both can significantly affect the overall return on an investment property. TaxTank helps you manage both by tracking rental income, expenses, depreciation, purchase costs, improvements and capital gains in one place.
Why have the changes to negative gearing made property tax more complicated?
The changes to negative gearing mean some investors may need to manage different tax treatments across the same portfolio. Combined with depreciation, loan interest, capital improvements, capital gains tax and different ownership structures, property tax has become increasingly complex. TaxTank simplifies this by applying the correct Australian tax rules in the background and calculating your tax position throughout the year.
What happens if the negative gearing rules change again?
Australian tax legislation continues to evolve. TaxTank is designed to keep up with those changes by updating the software to reflect new tax legislation, helping ensure your calculations remain accurate across different financial years without relying on manual spreadsheets or formulas.
Does TaxTank automatically calculate negative gearing?
Yes. TaxTank automatically calculates your rental income, deductible expenses, loan interest and overall tax position throughout the financial year using Australian tax rules. Because TaxTank manages all major income types, including employment income, sole trader income, investment income, shares and cryptocurrency, you’re able to see the true tax benefit of negative gearing as part of your complete financial picture, not just in isolation.
Can I see how the negative gearing changes affect my overall tax position with TaxTank?
Yes. Unlike property-only software, TaxTank calculates your complete tax position by combining your employment income, sole trader income, investment properties, shares, cryptocurrency and other investments. This allows you to see the true impact of negative gearing on your overall tax, not just your rental property.
Why is TaxTank different from other property investment software?
Most property investment apps only calculate rental property income and expenses, while accounting software often focuses on business finances. TaxTank is the only Australian software that brings together your employment income, investment properties, sole trader income, shares, cryptocurrency and other investments into one live tax calculation. This gives you a complete view of your tax position, including the real impact of negative gearing across your entire financial situation.
Why is TaxTank better than a property investment spreadsheet for managing the changes to negative gearing ?
Spreadsheets require you to manually update formulas, apply changing tax rules and calculate the tax impact yourself. TaxTank automatically applies the correct tax treatment, imports your transactions through secure bank feeds and calculates your live tax position, giving you confidence that your investment properties are being managed correctly.
Can I manage multiple investment properties?
Yes. TaxTank is designed for everyone from first-time property investors through to large portfolios. There are no restrictions on the type of investment property you can manage, including personally owned properties, jointly owned properties, trusts, companies and SMSFs. You can also manage mixed portfolios under one account while keeping each ownership structure separate for accurate reporting and tax calculations. Additional properties can be added as your portfolio grows.
Does TaxTank replace my spreadsheet?
Yes. TaxTank tracks property purchase costs, improvements, selling costs and capital gains tax, making it easier to manage both ongoing property tax and future property sales.
Is TaxTank only for property investors?
No. While TaxTank includes powerful tools for managing investment properties and the negative gearing changes, it’s also the only Australian software that combines employment income, sole trader income, investment properties, shares and cryptocurrency into one live tax calculation. That means you can see the complete picture of your finances and tax position all year round.