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Shares: helping you to avoid common mistakes

 
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We have identified some common mistakes in shareholders' income tax returns. This fact sheet will help you avoid them.

What if you receive a dividend?

A dividend is assessable income in the year it was paid or credited to you. Your dividend statement shows the relevant date - often referred to as the 'payment date' or 'date paid'.

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Last Modified: Thursday, 13 December 2012
 
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