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746 financial gifts in Australia, making your house an investment property, brokerage account fees + active vs passive
In today's Q&A Glen and John talk about:
๐๐ป are flights to check on your investment property tax deductible?
๐ financial implications for turning your home into an investment
๐๐ผ do you need to pay tax on financial gifts from overseas?
๐๐ฝ investment platforms & brokerage fees
๐๐พ the VAP and VSO ETFs
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SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.
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