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Division 7A dividends
Content Summary
These payments or benefits for shareholders or associates can be treated as a dividend for income tax purposes under Division 7A.
Division 7A is part of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 and is intended to prevent profits or assets being provided to shareholders or their associates tax free.
CPA Australia has created these resources to help with Division 7 returns for your clients.
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