Tax Glitch Hits 680K Properties

A major property tax overhaul just hit a snag — a glitch could accidentally slap new taxes on hundreds of thousands of properties transferred via death or divorce, sparking fury dubbed the “widows tax.” Treasurer Jim Chalmers admits the error, promising a fix in upcoming legislation — but stays vague on details. Critics blast the government for ignoring consequences, while the opposition warns it could cripple housing supply. Chalmers defends the plan as necessary and pragmatic, even as political heat mounts over potential broken promises and housing affordability. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e13f01a07fa57040