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Guide to capital gains tax 2004-05

Warning: This information may not apply to the current year. Check the content carefully to ensure it is applicable to your circumstances.

About this guide

The Guide to capital gains tax 2005 explains how capital gains tax works and will help you calculate your net capital gain or net capital loss for 2004–05 so you can meet your capital gains tax obligations. There are worksheets in this guide to help you do this.