Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 3) Act 2005

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Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 3) Act 2005

 

No. 63, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

An Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes

 

 

Contents

1 Short title

2 Commencement

3 Schedule(s)

Schedule 1—Philanthropy

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

Schedule 2—International shipping and airline profits

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

Schedule 3—Secrecy provisions

Taxation Administration Act 1953

Schedule 4—Rebatable employer status

Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986

Schedule 5—Dependent child age criterion

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

 

 

 

Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 3) Act 2005

No. 63, 2005

 

 

 

An Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes

[Assented to 26 June 2005]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1  Short title

  This Act may be cited as the Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 3) Act 2005.

2  Commencement

 (1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

 

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provision(s)

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  Sections 1 to 3 and anything in this Act not elsewhere covered by this table

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

26 June 2005

2.  Schedules 1 to 3

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

26 June 2005

3.  Schedule 4

Immediately after the commencement of Schedule 10 to the Tax Laws Amendment (2004 Measures No. 1) Act 2004.

1 July 2005

4.  Schedule 5

The day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

26 June 2005

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally passed by the Parliament and assented to. It will not be expanded to deal with provisions inserted in this Act after assent.

 (2) Column 3 of the table contains additional information that is not part of this Act. Information in this column may be added to or edited in any published version of this Act.

3  Schedule(s)

  Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms.


Schedule 1—Philanthropy

 

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

1  Section 102M (subparagraph (b)(ii) of the definition of exempt entity)

After “505”, insert “or item 4.1 of the table in section 5020”.

2  Subsection 121F(1) (paragraph (aa) of the definition of relevant exempting provision)

After “5015,”, insert “5020,”.

3  Paragraph 269B(1)(b)

After “5015,”, insert “5020,”.

4  Paragraph 27290(7)(b) in Schedule 2F

Omit “or 5010”, substitute “, 5010 or 5020”.

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

5  Section 115 (after table item headed “film”)

Insert:

funds established by will or trust

 

contributions to other funds..........................

5020

6  Subparagraph 4355(1)(a)(i)

After “5015,”, insert “5020,”.

7  After section 5015

Insert:

50‑20  Funds contributing to other funds

 

Funds contributing to other funds

Item

Exempt entity

Special conditions

4.1

fund established by will or instrument of trust solely for a purpose referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of the column headed “Recipient” in item 2 of the table in section 3015 (and not covered by item 1.5, 1.5A or 1.5B of the table in section 505)

see sections 5052 and 5072

8  Section 5052 (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

50‑52  Special condition for items 1.1, 1.5, 1.5A, 1.5B and 4.1

9  Subsection 5052(1)

Omit “or 1.5B”, substitute “, 1.5B or 4.1”.

10  Subsection 5052(1) (note)

Omit “or section 5060 (for an entity covered by item 1.5A or 1.5B)”, substitute “, 5060 (for an entity covered by item 1.5A or 1.5B) or section 5072 (for an entity covered by item 4.1)”.

11  Subsection 5052(3) (note)

Omit “or 1.5B”, substitute “, 1.5B or 4.1”.

12  Subsection 5052(3) (note)

Omit “and 5060”, substitute “, 5060 and 5072”.

13  Paragraphs 5060(c) and (d)

Repeal the paragraphs, substitute:

 (c) distributes solely, and has at all times since 1 July 1997 distributed solely, to either or both of the following:

 (i) a charitable fund, foundation or institution which, to the best of the trustee’s knowledge, is located in Australia and incurs its expenditure principally in Australia and pursues its charitable purposes solely in Australia;

 (ii) a charitable fund, foundation or institution that, to the best of the trustee’s knowledge, meets the description and requirements in item 1 or 2 of the table in section 3015.

14  After section 5070

Insert:

50‑72  Special condition for item 4.1

 (1) A fund covered by item 4.1 is not exempt from income tax unless the fund:

 (a) is applied for the purposes for which it is established; and

 (b) distributes solely, and has at all times since the time mentioned in subsection (2) distributed solely, to a fund, authority or institution that:

 (i) meets the description and requirements in item 1 of the table in section 3015; and

 (ii) is an *exempt entity.

 (2) The time is the start of the income year after the income year in which the Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 3) Act 2005 receives the Royal Assent.

15  Paragraph 5075(3)(b)

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

 (b) distributes solely, and has at all times since 1 July 1997 distributed solely, to a charitable fund, foundation or institution described in subparagraph 5060(c)(i) or (ii);

16  At the end of subsection 50110(2)

Add “or item 4.1 of the table in section 5020”.

17  Subsection 50110(5)

Omit “, either”.

18  Paragraph 50110(5)(a)

After “section 505”, insert “and item 4.1 of the table in section 5020”.

19  At the end of subsection 50110(5)

Add:

 ; or (c) if the entity is covered by item 4.1 of the table in section 5020 and has not made any distributions—there must be reasonable grounds for believing that the entity will satisfy section 5072.

20  After subsection 11860(1)

Insert:

 (1A) If the only reason the gain or loss is not disregarded under subsection (1) is because the property has not been valued by the Commissioner at more than $5,000, then, for the purposes of that subsection, it is taken to have been so valued.

21  Subsection 207115(2) (heading)

Repeal the heading, substitute:

Income tax exempt charitable or other institutions

22  Paragraph 207115(2)(a)

After “section 505”, insert “or item 4.1 of the table in section 5020”.

23  Application

The amendments made by this Schedule apply to the income year after the income year in which this Act receives the Royal Assent and each later income year.


Schedule 2—International shipping and airline profits

 

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

1  Paragraph 23AH(1)(a)

After “deriving foreign branch income,”, insert “(except income and capital gains from the operation of ships or aircraft in international traffic)”.

2  After subsection 23AH(14)

Insert:

 (14A) This section does not apply to foreign income, or to a capital gain or capital loss, of a company to the extent that the income, gain or loss is from:

 (a) the operation of ships or aircraft in international traffic at or through a PE of the company in a listed country or unlisted country; or

 (b) things that are ancillary to that operation.

 (14B) A company operates a ship or aircraft in international traffic if the company operates it for transporting passengers or goods between a place in one country and a place in another country.

3  Application

The amendments made by this Schedule apply to income years starting on or after 1 July 2004.


Schedule 3—Secrecy provisions

 

Taxation Administration Act 1953

1  Subsection 2(1) (before paragraph (da) of the definition of head)

Insert:

 (dag) in the case of the Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia—the Commissioner for that Commission;

2  Subsection 2(1) (after paragraph (daf) of the definition of law enforcement agency)

Insert:

 (dag) the Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia; or

3  Application

The amendments made by this Schedule apply to communications or disclosures of information after the day on which this item commences (regardless of whether the information was acquired before or after that commencement).


Schedule 4—Rebatable employer status

 

Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986

1  Paragraph 65J(1)(baa)

After “charitable institution”, insert “(other than an institution of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory)”.

2  Paragraph 123E(1)(a)

Omit “subsections (2) and (3)”, substitute “subsection (2)”.

3  Application

The amendments made by this Schedule apply to benefits provided on or after 1 July 2005.


Schedule 5—Dependent child age criterion

 

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936

1  Subsection 159J(2) (cell at table item dealing with Class 3, column headed “Dependant”)

Omit “16”, substitute “21”.

2  Paragraphs 159L(1)(a) and (b)

Omit “16”, substitute “21”.

3  Subparagraphs 251R(3)(b)(ii) and (iii)

Omit “16”, substitute “21”.

4  Application

The amendments made by this Schedule apply to assessments for the 20052006 income year and later income years.

 

 

 

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 12 May 2005

Senate on 14 June 2005]

(60/05)

 

Overview

The Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 3) Act 2005, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, addresses a variety of tax-related issues through amendments to several Acts, including the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, the Taxation Administration Act 1953, and the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986. The primary aim of this Act is to refine and enhance the tax system by making necessary adjustments to address gaps and rectify issues that have arisen in the taxation framework. This legislation was assented to on 26 June 2005 and commenced on the same date, with certain provisions coming into effect at later dates as specified in the Act. The Act introduces changes to philanthropy tax exemptions, international shipping and airline profits, secrecy provisions, rebatable employer status, and the age criterion for dependent children, thereby ensuring the tax laws are updated and remain effective in line with current economic and social circumstances.

Scope and Application

The Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 3) Act 2005 amends various taxation laws in Australia, impacting several aspects of income tax, fringe benefits tax, and secrecy provisions. The Act applies to entities and individuals involved in the specified industries and transactions, particularly those relating to charitable contributions, international shipping and airline profits, and dependent child age criteria. The geographic reach of this Act is national, affecting entities across all states and territories in Australia. The Act commenced on various dates as specified in the commencement schedule, with different sections and schedules taking effect from the day the Act received Royal Assent on 26 June 2005, and others commencing on later dates such as 1 July 2005. Some amendments apply to income years starting on or after 1 July 2004, while others apply to assessments for the 2005-2006 income year and subsequent years. The Act includes specific exclusions and thresholds, such as the exemption of income and capital gains from the operation of ships or aircraft in international traffic and adjustments to the age criterion for dependent children. The Act extends its application through subordinate instruments by incorporating amendments to multiple primary Acts and Schedules, thereby broadening its impact on the taxation framework.

Key Provisions

The Tax Laws Amendment (2005 Measures No. 3) Act 2005 introduces several amendments to various taxation laws, primarily concerning the definition of exempt entities, international shipping and airline profits, secrecy provisions, rebatable employer status, and the dependent child age criterion. The Act came into effect on 26 June 2005, with certain provisions applying from 1 July 2005. Schedule 1, concerning philanthropy, makes several changes to the Income Tax Assessment Acts of 1936 and 1997, including the introduction of a new category of exempt entities (item 4.1) for funds established by will or trust that contribute solely to other funds. These funds must distribute their funds to specific entities, such as charitable funds, foundations, or institutions located in Australia. Schedule 2 modifies the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 to exempt income and capital gains from the operation of ships or aircraft in international traffic from certain foreign branch income provisions. Schedule 3 amends the Taxation Administration Act 1953 to include the Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia as a law enforcement agency for the purposes of secrecy provisions. Schedule 4 modifies the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 to exclude certain Commonwealth, state, and territory institutions from being considered charitable for rebatable employer status. Finally, Schedule 5 updates the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 to raise the age of dependent children from 16 to 21 years old. The Act imposes several obligations on taxpayers and entities. For example, funds established by will or trust must ensure they are contributing solely to other funds as defined by the Act and that they are distributing funds to the correct entities. Additionally, companies must ensure that their international shipping and airline profits are correctly reported and exempt from certain provisions. Law enforcement agencies, including the newly included Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia, must maintain the secrecy of certain information. Employers must also correctly identify whether their charitable institutions are eligible for rebatable status. Finally, taxpayers must adjust their calculations for dependent children to account for the new age criterion. Failure to comply with the requirements of the Act can result in various civil and criminal consequences. For example, entities that do not meet the criteria for exemption may be subject to income tax on their funds. Additionally, incorrect reporting of international shipping and airline profits can lead to penalties and interest on any unpaid taxes. Violations of secrecy provisions can result in fines and imprisonment. Incorrect identification of rebatable employer status can lead to additional tax liabilities. Finally, incorrect application of the dependent child age criterion can result in over or underpayment of taxes, with associated penalties and interest. The specific penalties and consequences depend on the nature and severity of the breach.

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