oxxa23
Regular
Yes, I understand that, but, it still doesn't clear a companies retained profits.... it will need to pay any profits above the $226m of issued capital as dividends, or at least upon wind up... a company can't just bank a shitload of profits, pay tax, then just do a capital buyback and walk away... the ato wants the shareholders to pay tax at their marginal rates....not get cgt discount on the whole lot...The capital gains tax (CGT) discount applies when you sell an asset you’ve held for more than 12 months — including shares. In a share buyback, if the payment you receive is classified as a return of capital (rather than a dividend), then it’s treated like any other sale for CGT purposes.
So, if you’ve held the shares for over a year, any capital gain you make — that is, the difference between your original purchase price and the buyback amount — may be eligible for the 50% CGT discount (for individuals). This means only half the gain is added to your taxable income.
We have $226m only of issued capital...
There is absolutely times companies do capital buy backs...I agree... but, I don't believe we will see any from avz that is for the purpose of cgt discount...