Tax Law in Australia

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Introduction

Australian tax law comprises a complex web of Commonwealth, state, and territory taxation statutes administered primarily by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) . The Commonwealth levies income tax, capital gains tax, goods and services tax (GST), fringe benefits tax, and a range of excise and customs duties. State and territory governments levy payroll tax, land tax, stamp duty (transfer duty), and, in some jurisdictions, a levy on waste disposal. The Australian tax system is characterised by a progressive marginal rate structure for individual income tax, a separate corporate tax rate, and an imputation system designed to prevent double taxation of corporate profits distributed as dividends.

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Tax Law in Australia

Introduction