Words that matter. What’s a franking credit? What’s dividend imputation? And what's 'retiree tax'?
There are words you’ll need to understand. But imputation is complex, like the tax system.
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What are franking credits, how do they work and who is entitled to them?
What is a franking credit?
Franking credits are only available to Australian residents, and not to foreign owners of Australian companies.
A franking credit is an...
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