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It may seem like Labor’s new proposal might be taxing you twice, but that’s not the case.

Will the new super tax mean my franking credits are taxed twice?

While it might seem like Labor’s new proposal could be taxing you twice, that’s not exactly how the system works.

  • Noel Whittaker

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Information about claiming old franking credits can be obtained through the ATO, even if you don’t file a tax return.

How can I get my unclaimed franking credits?

Information about claiming old franking credits can be obtained through the ATO, even if you don’t file a tax return.

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The widow, the franking credits, and the $12,000 windfall

A lack of knowledge about how Australia’s franking credits system works means many, like my cousin, could be sitting on surprise payouts.

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‘Everything on the table’: Calls for tax overhaul to go beyond stage 3 cuts

As the Coalition argues the government cannot be trusted on income tax changes, independent MPS and a former Labor luminary are encouraging an examination of the entire tax system.

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Wilson Asset Management chair Geoff Wilson.

‘Total ignorance’: Wilson warns franking changes will cost the budget

Wilson Asset Management chairman Geoff Wilson says the government’s bid to bolster its finances will backfire and leave a $1 billion hole in the budget.

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Frankly, we should give a damn: What the franking credit proposal means

The Senate review of government franking credit proposals has put the issue back in the spotlight.

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