Take-the-money-and-run option

Article Abstract:

This article examines the probable effect of proposed changes to the capital gains tax in Australia on the stag profits available to investors in Telstra, the country's telecommunications giant. Relevant details include the reduced appeal of stagging to investors prior to the government's proposed tax reforms.

Securities, Telstra Corporation Ltd.

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Fractional improvement

Article Abstract:

Australian federal treasurer Peter Costello's decision to end the adverse tax treatment of unlisted Australia-based managed funds has been widely welcomed. Until now, investors in managed funds paid more capital gains tax than investors who held assets directly.

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Safe and sound

Article Abstract:

It is unlikely that the new goods and services tax in Australia will have much impact on investments, apart from perhaps property. Issues concerning any likely effects in investments and inflation are presented.

Analysis, Value-added tax

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