Company Tax

Companies are treated like individuals, and as such, they are required to pay tax on their taxable income, usually at the rate of 30%. Shareholders of these companies are also taxed on the profits distributed to them by the company. In order to avoid double taxation, there is an imputation system in place which provides shareholders with credits for tax already paid by the company.

How does the imputation system work?

The imputation system works by providing shareholders of a company with a tax offset called a "franking credit" for tax paid by the company. This franking credit then acts to offset the tax payable by the shareholder on their individual tax return.

However, it is important to note that in order for the imputation system to apply, both the company and the shareholder must be residents of Australia.

Taxation of Company Distributions

Distributions made to shareholders form part of their assessable income- this includes dividends paid out of the company's profits and also non-share dividends.

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