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Authorisation Number: 1012821109602
Ruling
Subject: Share buy-back transaction
The taxpayer asked for a private ruling in respect of a share buy-back transaction. The Commissioner has ruled on each of the questions in the private ruling application.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 Division 16K
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 section 45A
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 section 45B
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 section 45C
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 section 177EA
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 204-30
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Division 230