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Last updated 11 August 2020

Internet

Visit www.ato.gov.au for general tax information and to download publications and rulings

Publications

Company tax return instructions 2009 (NAT 0669)
Guide to depreciating assets 2009 (NAT 1996)
Research and development tax concession (see Note)
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
Industry Research and Development Act 1986
Schedule 25A instructions 2009 (NAT 2639)
Taxation Determination TD 98/1 - Income tax: does 'expenditure on research and development activities' in subsection 73B(27A) and sections 73C and 73D of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, include 'core technology expenditure'?
Taxation Ruling TR 2002/1 - Income tax: research and development: plant expenditure (pre 29 January 2001)

Note: A joint Tax Office - AusIndustry publication available at:

Infolines

Business 13 28 66
General business tax enquiries including GST rulings, pay as you go (PAYG) instalments and withholding (from interest, dividends and royalties), business deductions, activity statements (including lodgment and payment), accounts and business registration (including Australian business number and tax file number)
Tax agents 13 72 86
For enquiries from registered tax agents
Super Choice 13 28 64
For information about choice of superannuation funds and the role of the employer
Tax reform 13 24 78
For information about new measures for business
Account management 13 11 42
For information about outstanding lodgment or payment obligations, for activity statements, PAYG withholding, income tax or fringe benefits tax
Individual 13 28 61
Individual income tax and general personal tax enquiries
Superannuation 13 10 20

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Translating and Interpreting Service 13 14 50
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