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 Tax System Redesigned | Review of Business Taxation: A Tax System Redesigned |
| ABN | Australian Business Number |
| ABN Act | A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 |
| ATO | Australian Taxation Office |
| AWA | Australian Workplace Agreement |
| CGT | capital gains tax |
| Commissioner | Commissioner of Taxation |
| ETP | eligible termination payment |
| FBT | fringe benefits tax |
| FBTAA 1986 | Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 |
| GIC | general interest charge |
| GST | goods and services tax |
| IRU | indefeasible right to use an international telecommunications submarine cable system |
| IT(TP) Act 1997 | Income Tax (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997 |
| ITAA 1936 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 |
| ITAA 1997 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 |
| PAYG | pay as you go |
| RBL | reasonable benefit limit |
| RCV | residual capital value |
| SIS | simplified imputation system |
| TAA 1953 | Taxation Administration Act 1953 |
| TAR | Taxation Administration Regulations 1976 |