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Welcome to the September edition of BDO Kendalls' Tax News. This month we highlight a number of recent decisions and take a look at the new Australia/Japan tax treaty, the 2008-09 Compliance Program, and an upcoming review of the Australian taxation system.
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Review of taxation system commences
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In the 2008-09 Budget, the Government announced a comprehensive review of the Australian Taxation System. Read more |
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New Australia/Japan tax treaty
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The International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2008 was recently introduced into Parliament and contains a modernised tax treaty between Australia and Japan. Read more |
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Guidance on dividend exemptions
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The ATO has issued two Tax Determinations dealing with the exemption from tax of certain dividends paid by a non resident to a resident company Read more |
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Company reinstated for Part IVA
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The Federal Court has ordered that a company should have its registration reinstated so that the Commissioner could make a Part IVA determination against the company Read more |
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2008-09 Compliance Program
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The Commissioner of Taxation recently released the ATO’s 2008-09 Compliance Program. The publication of the Compliance Program is part of the ATO’s policy of a more open and transparent Read more | | | |
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Tax Design Review Panel
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In February this year, the Government established a Tax Design Review Panel to examine ways to reduce delays in the enactment of tax legislation Read more |
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Issuing shares for assets/services
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The Commissioner has released Taxation Ruling TR 2008/5, which deals with the tax consequences for companies of issuing shares in return for the acquisition of assets Read more |
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