Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Treasurer, the Hon Peter Costello, MP)Glossary
The following abbreviations and acronyms are used throughout this explanatory memorandum.
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| A Platform for Consultation | Review of Business Taxation: A Platform for Consultation |
| A Tax System Redesigned | Review of Business Taxation: A Tax System Redesigned |
| ACA | allocable cost amount |
| ADI | authorised deposit-taking institution |
| APRA | Australian Prudential Regulation Authority |
| ATO | Australian Taxation Office |
| CGT | capital gains tax |
| Commissioner | Commissioner of Taxation |
| COT | continuity of ownership test |
| May Consolidation Act | New Business Tax System (Consolidation) Act (No. 1) 2002 |
| FDT | franking deficit tax |
| GVSR | general value shifting regime |
| IT(TP) Act 1997 | Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 |
| ITAA 1936 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 |
| ITAA 1997 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 |
| June Consolidation Bill | New Business Tax System (Consolidation, Value Shifting, Demergers and Other Measures) Bill 2002 |
| MEC | multiple entry consolidated |
| PAYG | pay as you go |
| R & D | research and development |
| SAP | substituted accounting period |
| SBT | same business test |
| TAA 1953 | Taxation Administration Act 1953 |
| TC group | thin capitalisation group |
| Wallis Report | Financial System Inquiry Final Report 1997 |