Taxation Administration Act 1953
SCHEDULE 1
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COLLECTION AND RECOVERY OF INCOME TAX AND OTHER LIABILITIES
If, apart from this subsection, section 426-40 or 426-45 would impose an obligation on a partnership, the obligation is imposed on each partner, but may be discharged by any of the partners. Application to unincorporated bodies 426-50(2)
If, apart from this subsection, section 426-40 or 426-45 would impose an obligation on an unincorporated association or body, the obligation is imposed on each member of the committee of management of the association or body, but may be discharged by any of the members of the committee. Defences for partners and members of committee of management 426-50(3)
In a prosecution of a person for an offence against section 8C of this Act because of subsection (1) or (2), it is a defence if the person proves that the person:
(a) did not aid, abet, counsel or procure the act or omission because of which the offence is taken to have been committed; and
(b) was not in any way, by act or omission, directly or indirectly, knowingly concerned in, or party to, the act or omission because of which the offence is taken to have been committed.
Note: See section 3AA .
Chapter 5 - Administration
PART 5-35
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REGISTRATION AND SIMILAR PROCESSES FOR VARIOUS TAXES
Division 426
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Process of endorsing charities and other entities
Subdivision 426-B
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Process of endorsement etc.
SECTION 426-50
PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED BODIES
Application to partnerships
426-50(1)
If, apart from this subsection, section 426-40 or 426-45 would impose an obligation on a partnership, the obligation is imposed on each partner, but may be discharged by any of the partners. Application to unincorporated bodies 426-50(2)
If, apart from this subsection, section 426-40 or 426-45 would impose an obligation on an unincorporated association or body, the obligation is imposed on each member of the committee of management of the association or body, but may be discharged by any of the members of the committee. Defences for partners and members of committee of management 426-50(3)
In a prosecution of a person for an offence against section 8C of this Act because of subsection (1) or (2), it is a defence if the person proves that the person:
(a) did not aid, abet, counsel or procure the act or omission because of which the offence is taken to have been committed; and
(b) was not in any way, by act or omission, directly or indirectly, knowingly concerned in, or party to, the act or omission because of which the offence is taken to have been committed.
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