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What are the capital gains tax (CGT) implications of selling an investment property in SA?

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C) The capital gain is included in the seller's assessable income for federal tax purposes; a 50% discount may apply if the property was held for more than 12 months

CGT is a federal tax. When an investment property is sold, any capital gain is included in the seller's assessable income. Individual taxpayers who held the property for more than 12 months may be eligible for a 50% CGT discount.

Answer Options
A
Investment properties are exempt from CGT in SA
B
CGT is a state tax calculated by Revenue SA
C
The capital gain is included in the seller's assessable income for federal tax purposes; a 50% discount may apply if the property was held for more than 12 months
D
CGT only applies if the property was held for less than 2 years

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