The $10,500 Capital Gains Mistake Most Investors Make | FUNdamental Fridays

Welcome back to The Hill I’ll Die On, our Friday mini-series inside The Property Couch, where members of the Couch Crew share bold money and property opinions they’re willing to stand behind. In this episode, tax expert Danish joins Ben Kingsley to share a hill that could save you thousands: 👉 Don’t DIY your tax return — especially when it comes to capital gains tax. From missed deductions to incomplete cost bases, Dinesh explains why so many property investors unknowingly leave money on the table… sometimes tens of thousands of dollars. You’ll hear real examples of how small oversights — like forgetting stamp duty, buyer’s agent fees, or holding costs — can significantly impact your final tax position. If you’ve bought, sold, or are planning to sell property, this is one of those episodes that could genuinely put money back in your pocket. Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ 👍 Like this video if it helped 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights on property, finance & money management 📲 Start your journey with Moorr: https://moorr.com.au ⏱️ *TIMESTAMPS* 00:32 – Meet Danish: Property Tax Specialist 01:27 – The Hill: Don’t DIY Your Tax Return 02:23 – Why Capital Gains Tax Gets Missed 03:30 – Real Example: Missed Deductions 05:03 – 99% of People Miss This 05:30 – $10,500 Tax Saving Case Study 06:34 – Why DIY Tax Is Risky 07:02 – Holding Costs Explained 07:29 – Why Record Keeping Matters 08:23 – Hidden Costs You Can Claim 09:33 – Final Advice: Get It Vetted #ThePropertyCouch #PropertyInvesting #TaxTips #MoneyEducation