In Australia, stamp duty normally cannot be financed and must be paid by owners’ own equity. What impact does the waiver of stamp duty have on the capital gains tax and income tax of a property investment, compared to a normal case that stamp duty is paid and capitalised?

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Capital gains tax decreases, no effect on income tax

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Capital gains tax decreases, income tax increases

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Income tax increases, no effect on capital gains tax

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Capital gains tax increases, no effect on income tax

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Capital gains tax increases, income tax decreases

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