Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Treasurer, the Hon Peter Costello, MP)Glossary
The following abbreviations and acronyms are used throughout this Explanatory Memorandum.
Abbreviation | Definition |
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ADF | approved deposit fund |
ATO | Australian Taxation Office |
BAS | business activity statement |
COIN | company instalments |
Commissioner | Commissioner of Taxation |
FBT | fringe benefits tax |
FBTAA 1986 | Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 |
GDP | gross domestic product |
GIC | general interest charge |
GST | goods and services tax |
GST Act | A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 |
IAS | instalment activity statement |
ITAA 1936 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 |
ITAA 1997 | Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 |
PAYG | pay as you go |
PDI | public debt interest |
TAA 1953 | Taxation Administration Act 1953 |