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The Savings Tax Trap at 4.10%: Why Your Real Return Is Lower Than You Think

With the cash rate at 4.10% and savings accounts paying up to 5%, the tax on interest income takes a significant bite. Here's how to calculate your real after-tax, after-inflation return.

March 2026

Interest Rates Income Tax Investing Tax Planning

Negative Gearing Gets Deeper After the March 2026 Rate Hike — Is That Good or Bad?

With the cash rate at 4.10%, investment property interest costs have jumped. Bigger deductions sound great, but deeper negative gearing means worse cash flow. Here's how to think about the trade-off.

March 2026

Investment Property Interest Rates Negative Gearing Tax Planning

RBA Raises Cash Rate to 4.10% in March 2026: Tax Implications for Every Taxpayer

The Reserve Bank hiked the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% on 17 March 2026 — the second consecutive increase. Here's what it means for your mortgage deductions, savings tax, and investment decisions.

March 2026

Interest Rates Tax Planning Policy Update Income Tax

ATO GIC Rate March 2026: 10.65% p.a. (Q1 2026)

The ATO General Interest Charge rate for January–March 2026 (Q1) is 10.65% p.a., compounding daily. See how GIC accrues on overdue tax and estimate your carrying cost.

March 2026 Updated March 2026

ATO Tax Debt Interest Rates Policy Update

RBA Hikes Cash Rate to 3.85%: What It Means for Your Tax and Investments

The Reserve Bank raised rates to 3.85% in February 2026 — the first hike since 2023. Here's how it affects mortgage deductions, CGT decisions, savings income, and investment property returns.

February 2026 Updated February 2026

Interest Rates Investment Property Tax Planning Investing

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