21st century ploys

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In mid-2000, the Australian Taxation Office announced an immiment ruling regarding income securities. The uncertainty about whether this would deny a tax deduction for interest paid on these securities, compounded investor fears of big capital losses, and by the end of the year, there was still no release of the ruling.

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Child's play

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Issues concerning the tax benefits which can be gained through investments in insurance bonds are presented. The effect on insurance bonds of changes in the top marginal tax rate and the capital gains tax rate are discussed.

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The bear necessities

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Some Australian investors are now turning towards warrants and options as a way of minimizing the impact of any wider stock market fall. However, some advisors believe that taking a capital gain now might be the answer.

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