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Guide to capital gains tax 2008-09

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Last Modified: Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Table of contents
About this guide
Introduction
Part A - About capital gains tax
Part B - Completing the capital gains section of your tax return
Part C - Instructions for companies, trusts and funds (entities)
Appendixes
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