Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Australia: A Complete Guide for Investors
If you’ve sold ETFs or shares this financial year and logged into MyGov expecting everything to be pre-filled… you might’ve been met with a blank screen. Don’t worry—you’re not alone.
In my latest video, I walk through exactly how to manually report capital gains in your 2025 Australian tax return using MyTax, even when fund managers or share registries haven’t sent the data to the ATO.
🎥 Watch the Full Video here
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
• How to enter capital gains from ETFs and managed funds manually
• What to do when your CGT data isn’t pre-filled by the ATO
• How to use the CGT record-keeping tool inside MyTax
• Tips for tracking carry-forward losses and DRP purchases
• Why Sharesight is a powerful tool for CGT tracking and portfolio reporting
🧠 Why This Matters:
The ATO doesn’t always receive complete data—especially for crypto, real estate, and some ETFs. But they do know you’ve sold assets. Failing to report capital gains correctly can trigger audits or penalties.
This guide helps you stay compliant, maximize deductions, and keep clean records for future years.
📈 Bonus Tip:
If you want to track your capital gains and losses year-round—not just at tax time—I recommend Sharesight. It’s free for up to 10 holdings, and if you use my affiliate link, you’ll get 4 months free on any paid plan.
