“You don't necessarily have to use the same value for the bank for stamp duty and for capital gains tax purposes. The bank may value a property at a million dollars, but you might sell it for $900,000.”
Terry Waugh · The Structuring Podcast · 188. Valuations for Tax Purposes
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What was described
use different market values for the bank, stamp duty authority, and capital-gains-tax calculations
bank may value a property at a million dollars, but you might sell it for $900,000
Said nearby on the same subject
“If you're doing something like a spousal transfer for stamp duty purposes, or even a related party transfers such as selling to a trust, you may want a low valuation to reduce the amount of stamp duty payable.”