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  • Liquidation, takeovers, mergers and demergers

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

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    If you had purchased shares in a company that has gone into liquidation, please refer to the publication Guide to capital gains tax for information on how to calculate your capital gains tax. If you had purchased shares in a company that has been taken over or merged with another company, please refer to the publication Personal investors guide to capital gains tax for information on how to calculate your capital gains tax. To find out how to get a copy of this publication, see More information.

    If you have received new shares under a demerger that happened on or after 1 July 2002, please refer to the Guide to capital gains tax for information on how to calculate your capital gains tax.

    Last modified: 12 Jan 2005QC 27523