Calculating Net Capital Gain and Tax Liability for Peter’s Financial Year 2022-23

QUESTION

Peter is planning to marry Ann on 12 September 2023. To make sure there were enough funds to pay for the wedding and the honeymoon, Peter sold the following assets:

 

  1. A holiday house. The house was purchased on 3 January 1989 for $350,000 and sold for $650,000. The contract for sale was signed on 5 May 2023 and settlement is to take place on 5 July 2023. The stamp duty and legal fees at the time of acquisition were $20,000. The advertising and estate agent’s fees at the time of disposal were $8,000. On 13 June 2010, Peter spent $15,000 adding a second bathroom to the house. Peter rented the house out for 6 months, from 10 October 2018 to 10 April 2020. During this period, he derived rent of $10,000. At all other times he kept it for private use by his family. During the period that he owned the house he had paid a total of $75,000 in interest, rates and insurance. He had claimed $15,000 of the $75,000 as a tax deduction for the year ended 30 June 2008.

The CPI numbers are:

March 1989                            51.7

September 1999                      68.1

 

  1. Vacant Land. Peter sold vacant residential land originally purchased on 16 June 1984 for $100,000. He initially intended to build a house on the land but lacked the finance to do so. The land was sold for $500,000. The contract of sale was entered into on 28 May 2023 and settlement is to take place on 30 August 2023,

 

  1. A painting was purchased by Peter for $20,000 on 1 May 2001 and sold for $30,000 on 30 April 2023,

 

  1. Peter used a horse for his personal use and for recreational purposes. Peter had bought the horse on 1 May 2014 for $6,000. The horse died and on 26 March 2023, he received $16,000 under the insurance policy,

 

  1. Peter bought BHP Ltd shares on 2 June 2022 for $45,000. He sold those shares on 2 May 2023 for $90,000,

 

  1. Peter also bought a 2-bedroom unit in Brisbane for $385,000 on 3 March 2012. The apartment was his main residence. In 2019 he was posted to Darwin with his employment for 5 years and during that time he rented an apartment. The Brisbane property was rented out for 5 years. He returned to Canberra in 2022 and lived in his apartment. On 3 March 2023 Peter signed a contract to sell the property. He entered into a contract for the sale of the property on 15 April 2023 for the sum of $555,000. Settlement is due to take place on 1 August 2023.

 

  1. He sold a vintage Morris motor car for $68,000 that he had purchased in 1996 for $25,000. The car was made one of only 50 made in 1927.

 

Peter has capital losses he is carrying forward from previous years of $19,000 from the sale of an antique and $10,000 from the sale of some shares. Peter received a gross salary of $164,000 from his employment as an auditor and he has deductions of $750 for his CPA membership and $5,000 for his professional indemnity insurance. He is self employed and works under his ABN. He also paid $15,000 as a personal superannuation contribution. He paid a total of $25,000 as PAYG Instalments during the financial year.

REQUIRED

Calculate the net capital gain or capital loss for Peter for the year ended 30 June 2023 and his tax payable.

 

Resident tax rates 2022-23
Taxable income Tax on this income
0 – $18,200 Nil
$18,201 – $45,000 19 cents for each $1 over $18,200
$45,001 – $120,000 $5,092 plus 32.5 cents for each $1 over $45,000
$120,001 – $180,000 $29,467 plus 37 cents for each $1 over $120,000
$180,001 and over $51,667 plus 45 cents for each $1 over $180,000

The above rates do not include the Medicare levy of 2%.

ANSWER

Calculating Net Capital Gain and Tax Liability for Peter’s Financial Year 2022-23

Introduction

In the pursuit of financing his impending wedding and honeymoon, Peter decided to liquidate several assets. This essay comprehensively analyzes each of these transactions and calculates Peter’s net capital gain or loss for the fiscal year ending on 30 June 2023. Additionally, the essay computes his resulting tax liability, taking into account the applicable resident tax rates for 2022-23.

Asset Dispositions and Calculations

Holiday House: Peter’s holiday house was sold for $650,000, with an acquisition cost of $350,000 in 1989. Adjusted for CPI, the acquisition cost becomes approximately $757,960 (350,000 * 68.1 / 51.7). Total Acquisition Cost = Adjusted Cost + Stamp Duty + Legal Fees = 757,960 + 20,000 = $777,960 Capital Improvement (second bathroom) = $15,000 Total Costs = Total Acquisition Cost + Capital Improvement = 777,960 + 15,000 = $792,960 Capital Gain = Selling Price – Total Costs = 650,000 – 792,960 = -$142,960 (capital loss) Since the property was rented, only a proportionate part of the expenses can be claimed as a tax deduction. However, Peter already claimed $15,000 in 2008, so no further deduction is available.

Vacant Land: The vacant land was sold for $500,000, with an original cost of $100,000 in 1984. Adjusted for CPI, the cost becomes approximately $163,918 (100,000 * 68.1 / 51.7). Capital Gain = Selling Price – Adjusted Cost = 500,000 – 163,918 = $336,082

Painting: Capital Gain = Selling Price – Purchase Price = 30,000 – 20,000 = $10,000

Insurance Proceeds for Horse: Capital Gain = Insurance Proceeds – Purchase Price = 16,000 – 6,000 = $10,000

BHP Ltd Shares: Capital Gain = Selling Price – Purchase Price = 90,000 – 45,000 = $45,000

2-Bedroom Unit: The unit was purchased for $385,000 in 2012. Adjusted for CPI, the cost becomes approximately $446,728 (385,000 * 68.1 / 51.7). Capital Gain = Selling Price – Adjusted Cost = 555,000 – 446,728 = $108,272

Vintage Morris Motor Car: Capital Gain = Selling Price – Purchase Price = 68,000 – 25,000 = $43,000

Net Capital Gain or Loss Calculation

Net Capital Gain = Capital Gains – Capital Losses = (336,082 + 10,000 + 10,000 + 45,000 + 108,272 + 43,000) – (19,000 + 10,000) = $524,354

Taxable Income Calculation: Gross Salary + Net Capital Gain = 164,000 + 524,354 = $688,354

Tax Calculation: Tax Bracket 1: 18,200 * 0% = $0 Tax Bracket 2: (45,000 – 18,200) * 0.19 = $5,557.80 Tax Bracket 3: (120,000 – 45,000) * 0.325 = $24,375 Tax Bracket 4: (180,000 – 120,000) * 0.37 = $22,200 Tax Bracket 5: (688,354 – 180,000) * 0.45 = $242,259.70 Total Tax = 5,557.80 + 24,375 + 22,200 + 242,259.70 = $294,392.50

Including Medicare Levy (2%): Medicare Levy = 688,354 * 0.02 = $13,767.08

Final Tax Payable: Total Tax + Medicare Levy = 294,392.50 + 13,767.08 = $308,159.58

Conclusion

In conclusion, after analyzing Peter’s various asset transactions, including property sales, investments, and personal items, it is determined that he has a net capital gain of $524,354 for the fiscal year ending on 30 June 2023. As per the resident tax rates of 2022-23, Peter’s taxable income of $688,354 incurs a tax liability of $308,159.58, including the Medicare levy. This analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of Peter’s financial situation in relation to capital gains and tax obligations for the specified year.

 

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