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Buying Property in a Trust vs Your Personal Name

Buying Property in a Trust vs Your Personal Name

Shehan Wijayasinghe

Shehan Wijayasinghe

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Not sure whether to buy property in a trust or your own name? Learn the key tax and capital gains considerations.

Trust vs Personal Name: Which Is Better?

Whether you buy property in a trust or in your personal name depends on your personal circumstances. Key considerations include income, capital gains tax, and future planning.

When a property is held in your personal name, any capital gain on sale is added directly to your taxable income.

Holding property in a trust can allow capital gains to be distributed across beneficiaries, which may create tax efficiencies. Professional advice is essential before deciding on the right structure.

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Shehan Wijayasinghe

Accounting

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