Personal investors guide to capital gains tax 2009

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Internet

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Publications

Publications referred to in this guide are:

• Carrying on a business of share trading - fact sheet
• General value shifting regime: who it affects
• Guide to capital gains tax 2009 (NAT   4151)
• Capital gains tax (CGT) concessions for small business - overview
• You and your shares 2009 (NAT   2632)

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• visit our website at www.ato.gov.au/publications
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Last Modified: Thursday, 30 July 2009

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ATO references:
NO NAT 4152