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Key Facts: CA Program Core 4: Tax (Australia) Exam

CACC1503AU

Subject Code

CA ANZ CA Program

9 weeks

Study Period

CA ANZ CA Program

50%

Individual CGT Discount

ITAA 1997 Div 115

10%

GST Rate

GST Act 1999

47%

FBT Rate 2025-26

ATO

12%

Super Guarantee from 1 Jul 2025

ATO

CA Program Core 4: Tax (Australia) is an online GradDipCA subject (CACC1503AU) delivered over a 9-week study period with a high-stakes invigilated final examination combining objective and extended-response questions. It applies current Australian tax law: 2025-26 resident marginal rates from 16% to 45%, the 50% individual CGT discount, 10% GST with a $75,000 registration threshold, a 47% FBT rate, the 12% super guarantee from 1 July 2025, dividend imputation and franking, Division 7A, Part IVA, and the Tax Agent Services regime. Together with Advanced Tax (AU), it meets TPB Board-approved course requirements. CA ANZ does not publish a fixed question count, pass mark, or pass rate.

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1Under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, which test is NOT one of the four statutory tests used to determine whether an individual is a resident of Australia for tax purposes?
A.The resides test (ordinary concepts)
B.The domicile and permanent place of abode test
C.The 183-day test
D.The citizenship test
Explanation: Section 6(1) ITAA 1936 sets out four residency tests for individuals: resides (ordinary concepts), domicile/permanent place of abode, the 183-day test, and the Commonwealth superannuation fund test. Citizenship is irrelevant to Australian tax residency.
2A resident of Australia for tax purposes is generally assessed on:
A.Ordinary and statutory income from all sources, worldwide
B.Only income remitted to Australia
C.Only employment income earned in Australia
D.Only Australian-sourced income
Explanation: Under sections 6-5(2) and 6-10(4) ITAA 1997, an Australian resident's assessable income includes ordinary and statutory income derived from all sources, both in and out of Australia. Foreign residents are assessed only on Australian-sourced income.
3A foreign resident derives interest income paid by an Australian bank. How is this typically taxed in Australia?
A.Subject to a 30% withholding tax with no exemptions
B.Assessed at marginal rates with the tax-free threshold
C.Subject to a final withholding tax of 10%
D.Exempt because the taxpayer is a foreign resident
Explanation: Interest paid to foreign residents is generally subject to a final interest withholding tax of 10% of the gross interest under Division 11A ITAA 1936. The withholding is a final tax, so the income is not included again in an assessment.
4Salary and wages received by an employee are best classified for tax purposes as:
A.A capital receipt
B.Exempt income
C.Statutory income under a specific provision
D.Ordinary income under section 6-5
Explanation: Salary and wages are income according to ordinary concepts and are assessable as ordinary income under section 6-5 ITAA 1997 because they are a periodic reward for personal services. They are not brought to account by a specific statutory provision.
5Which of the following is an example of statutory income rather than ordinary income?
A.A net capital gain assessable under the CGT provisions
B.Interest from a term deposit
C.Business trading profits
D.Rent from an investment property
Explanation: A net capital gain is included in assessable income by section 102-5 ITAA 1997, making it statutory income because a specific provision (not ordinary concepts) brings it to account. Rent, interest and trading profits are all ordinary income under section 6-5.
6Under the 2025-26 resident individual tax rates, what is the marginal tax rate (excluding Medicare levy) applying to taxable income between $45,001 and $135,000?
A.45%
B.16%
C.30%
D.37%
Explanation: For 2025-26, resident marginal rates are 0% up to $18,200, 16% from $18,201 to $45,000, 30% from $45,001 to $135,000, 37% from $135,001 to $190,000, and 45% above $190,000. The $45,001-$135,000 band is taxed at 30%.
7The Medicare levy for most resident individuals in 2025-26 is charged at what rate of taxable income (before any Medicare levy surcharge)?
A.1%
B.1.5%
C.2%
D.2.5%
Explanation: The standard Medicare levy is 2% of taxable income for most resident individuals, subject to low-income thresholds that reduce or remove the levy. The Medicare levy surcharge is a separate additional charge for higher-income taxpayers without adequate private hospital cover.
8An individual makes a capital gain on shares held for more than 12 months. What CGT discount percentage can the individual generally apply to the discount capital gain?
A.60%
B.75%
C.33.33%
D.50%
Explanation: Under Division 115 ITAA 1997, individuals and trusts can apply a 50% CGT discount to a capital gain on an asset held for at least 12 months. Complying superannuation funds receive a 33.33% discount, and companies receive no discount.
9An individual buys shares for $20,000 and sells them 18 months later for $32,000, with no other CGT events. What is the net capital gain included in assessable income after applying the CGT discount?
A.$6,000
B.$4,000
C.$16,000
D.$12,000
Explanation: The gross capital gain is $32,000 - $20,000 = $12,000. Because the shares were held for more than 12 months, the individual applies the 50% CGT discount, giving a net capital gain of $6,000 to include in assessable income.
10Which CGT event is the most common, occurring on the disposal of a CGT asset?
A.CGT event A1
B.CGT event C1
C.CGT event D1
D.CGT event E1
Explanation: CGT event A1 in section 104-10 ITAA 1997 happens when there is a disposal of a CGT asset, such as a sale, and is the most common CGT event. The timing is generally when the contract is entered into, or when change of ownership occurs if there is no contract.

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