ato class ruling wesfarmers return of capital

The discount factor for resident individuals and trusts is one-half and for complying superannuation funds is one-third. As a result of the return of capital, you must adjust the cost base of your Wesfarmers shares. a capital payment (it was not classed as a dividend for any purpose and had no dividend component). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published a Class Ruling in relation to the taxation treatment of the $2.00 per share return of capital to Wesfarmers shareholders, which was paid on 2 December 2021. However, the circumstances of the return of capital indicate that there was no streaming of capital benefits to some Wesfarmers' shareholders and dividends to other Wesfarmers' shareholders. Section 45B - scheme to provide capital benefits. All legislative references in this Ruling are to the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, unless otherwise indicated. The proportion of funding from each source was determined having regard to the most cost-effective source of funding available as at the date of payment. Australian Taxation Office for the Commonwealth of Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. By . As a result, you will, in those circumstances, make a capital gain equal to the capital proceeds, being $2.00 per Wesfarmers share owned at the Record Date. 59. This payment was: A CGT event happened on 18 December 2003, when Wesfarmers made a capital return on the shares that you held in the company. ITAA 1997 104-135(4) Wesfarmers has consistently maintained a high dividend payout ratio, with an average payout ratio of approximately 90% since 2009, and has also paid special dividends where it has disposed of assets. There was no share consolidation in relation to the capital return. Therefore, Wesfarmers shareholders will obtain a tax benefit from the return of capital. sold their shares while the shares were trading on a cum return of capital basis (i.e., before Wednesday, 17 November 2021); or. Having regard to Wesfarmers strong balance sheet and cash flow generation, together with its wellestablished funding sources and robust credit metrics, the Board was of the opinion that, consistent with Wesfarmers growth strategy, Wesfarmers was able to undertake the return of capital without materially prejudicing its ability to fund new investments, or to take advantage of value accretive opportunities, if they arise. 6. If the scheme actually carried out is materially different from the scheme that is described in this Ruling, then: 7. 18. Paragraph 45A(3)(b) of the ITAA 1936 provides that capital benefits include the distribution of share capital. 8 December 2021. The cost base of a Wesfarmers shareholder's right to receive the return of capital is worked out under Division 110 of the ITAA 1997 (modified by Division 112 of the ITAA 1997). ITAA 1997 855-15 The ATO has issued 10 class rulings, which are as follows: Class Ruling CR 2021/87 Wesfarmers Ltd return of capital. Shares commence trading on an ex return of capital basis. 41. CGT event C2 (section 104-25 of the ITAA 1997) will happen when the return of capital is paid. ATO references: ITAA 1936 6(1) You will make a capital gain from CGT event G1 happening if the amount of the return of capital of $2.00 per Wesfarmers share is more than the cost base of your Wesfarmers share. 22. 53. Record date for determining entitlement to participate in the return of capital. Income tax: Capital management distribution: Wesfarmers Limited . ITAA 1997 Div 197 33. At the Annual General Meeting, held on 21 October 2021, Wesfarmers shareholders approved the return of capital. The summary in these documents and in this section is general in nature and should not be relied upon as advice. 21. The arrangement involving Wesfarmers return of capital to the Wesfarmers shareholders will constitute a 'scheme' for the purposes of section 45B. purchased their shares after the shares started trading on an ex return of capital basis (i.e., from Thursday, 18 November 2021 onwards), the cost base for each share acquired after 19 September 1985 should be reduced by the return of capital amount (on a cents per share basis) for the purpose of calculating any capital gain or capital loss on the ultimate disposal of that share; and. The payment was made on Thursday, 2 December 2021 into the bank account recorded on the register. This Ruling applies from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. Please refer to the Wesfarmers Limited 2021 Shareholder Tax Information Guide or the ATO class ruling. The share consolidation will be undertaken in accordance with section 254H of the Corporations Act such that: 27. Part 5 - Further information 5.1 Has the +entity applied for an ATO class ruling relating to this cash return of . 76. The return of capital was debited to Wesfarmers' share capital account and the following accounting entry was recorded: 27. 22. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published a Class Ruling in relation to the taxation treatment of the $2.00 per share return of capital to Wesfarmers shareholders, which was paid on 2 December 2021. All legislative references in this Ruling are to the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 unless otherwise indicated. 1. A Wesfarmers shareholder cannot make a capital loss from CGT event G1 happening (subsection 104-135(3) of the ITAA 1997). 53. The capital loss is equal to the amount of the difference (subsection 104-25(3) of the ITAA 1997). Create your myGov account and link it to the ATO, Help and support to lodge your tax return, Occupation and industry specific income and work-related expenses, Residential rental properties and holiday homes, Instalment notices for GST and PAYG instalments, Your obligations to workers and independent contractors, Encouraging NFP participation in the tax system, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, Departing Australia Superannuation Payment, Small Business Superannuation Clearing House, Annual report and other reporting to Parliament, Complying with procurement policy and legislation, Wesfarmers Group Limited (Wesfarmers) return of capital. The Class Ruling and further details regarding the return of capital can be accessed via the Investor Centre section of the Wesfarmers website at www.wesfarmers.com.au. 38. 66. The return of capital constituted an equal reduction of Wesfarmers share capital for the purposes of Part2J.Iof the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Maria's indexed cost base is $3,555.80 ($2,300 x 1.546). 81. Sections 45A, 45B and 45C of the ITAA 1936 do not apply 8. The ATO has issued Class Ruling CR 2018/59 . ITAA 1997 855-10 Shareholders are sent return of capital payment advice. . 15. This will bring the total dividend for the year to $2.1 billion. If you feel that our information does not fully cover your circumstances, or you are unsure how it applies to you, contact us or seek professional advice. The converted shares will have the same date of acquisition as the original shares to which they relate. The effect of such a determination is that all or part of the return of capital received by Wesfarmers shareholders is treated as an unfranked dividend paid by Wesfarmers out of profits. NO 1-4UM8A44, Related Rulings/Determinations: 29. However, this Ruling will not apply to taxpayers to the extent that it conflicts with the terms of a settlement of a dispute agreed to before the date of issue of this Ruling (see paragraphs 75 and 76 of Taxation Ruling TR 2006/10). 25. The high dividend payout policy is intended to be maintained following the return of capital to shareholders. On 3November 2003 Wesfarmers Limited announced a return of capital ('capital return'). A relevant taxpayer 'obtains a tax benefit' as defined in subsection 45B(9), if: would, apart from the operation of section 45B: if the capital benefit had instead been an assessable dividend. . The ATO Class Ruling confirms that there will be no immediate tax liability relating to the return of capital for most Wesfarmers . The Commissioner will not make a determination under either subsection 45A(2) of the ITAA 1936 or paragraph 45B(3)(b) of the ITAA 1936 that section 45C of the ITAA 1936 applies to any part of the return of capital of $2.00 per Wesfarmers share you received on the Payment Date. 30. Wesfarmers derived a net profit after tax of $1.335 billion from the disposal of the assets, which was paid to shareholders as special dividends in April 2019 and October 2020. The share consolidation is conditional upon the approval by shareholders of an ordinary resolution. The Australian Taxation Office has given Wesfarmers the all-clear to hand over $1.1 billion to shareholders. Therefore, if the cost base or reduced cost base of the share previously owned by you has been fully applied in working out a capital gain or capital loss on the share, the right to receive the return of capital will have a nil cost base. However, having regard to the relevant circumstances of the scheme, it cannot be concluded that the scheme was entered into or carried out for a more than incidental purpose of enabling Wesfarmers shareholders to obtain a tax benefit. The return of capital will be debited against an amount standing to the credit of Wesfarmers' share capital account. 70. ATO references: The following tables sets out what method you can use. This is clearly marked. Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Class Ruling . 42. Without the capital return or some other capital management initiative, we estimate that the ratio would be around 44 per cent at the end of the current financial year." Mr Chaney said the tax office had provided a written draft class ruling at the end of last week, enabling the Board to consider the issue at today's meeting. The method you use to work out the amount to include in your item 17 calculations depends on when you acquired the shares. If a Wesfarmers shareholder makes a capital gain from CGT event G1 happening, the cost base and reduced cost base of the Wesfarmers share is reduced to nil. 25. The return of capital was made possible by the Wesfarmers Groups continued strong cash flow generation and the receipt of approximately $4.3 billion in proceeds from the sales of a number of assets during FY2018 to FY2020. Maria purchased 1,000 Wesfarmers shares in December 1986. 57. 59. 63. The return of capital demonstrated Wesfarmers' commitment to efficient capital management and its focus on providing a satisfactory return to all shareholders. ITAA 1997 Div 230 Accordingly, the principal asset test in section 855-30 will not be satisfied. The return of capital satisfies the first two conditions. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published a Class Ruling in relation to the taxation treatment of the $2.00 per share return of capital to Wesfarmers shareholders, which was paid on 2 December 2021. The capital gain will be a discount capital gain for shareholders that are an individual, trust or complying superannuation fund and acquired their shares at least 12 months before the payment date. The Wesfarmers Dividend Investment Plandid not apply to the return of capital payment. It is anticipated that shareholder approval will be sought at Wesfarmers' Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is scheduled for 7 November 2013. 49. TAA 1953 We are committed to providing you with accurate, consistent and clear information to help you understand your rights and entitlements and meet your obligations. AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. ITAA 1997 116-20(1) A CGT event will not happen if a company converts its shares into a larger or smaller number of shares (the converted shares) in accordance with section 254H of the Corporations Act in that: While there is a change in the form of the original shares, there is no change in their beneficial ownership. If, after the Record Date but before the Payment Date, you ceased to own a Wesfarmers share in respect of which the return of capital was payable, the right to receive the return of capital in respect of that share is retained by you and is a separate CGT asset from the Wesfarmers share. We are committed to providing you with accurate, consistent and clear information to help you understand your rights and entitlements and meet your obligations. Please find below some information and frequently asked questions in relation to the 2021capital return. As with dividend payments, payments of the distribution to shareholders with a registered address in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom were made by way of direct credit to a financial institution in Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom, as applicable, (including a bank, building society or credit union account). If you provided your direct credit payment instructions by 4:00pm (Perth time) on Friday, 19November2021, the return of capital payment was made on Thursday, 2 December 2021 by direct credit to your financial institution if your registered address is in Australia, New Zealand or the UK. 25. ITAA 1997 Div 109-A On 27 August 2021, Wesfarmers announced that it will return share capital to Wesfarmers shareholders of $2.00 per Wesfarmers share totalling $2.3 billion (return of capital). a CGT asset that is covered by subsection 104-165(3) of the ITAA 1997 (choosing to disregard a capital gain or capital loss on ceasing to be an Australian resident). Did the Dividend Investment Plan (DIP) apply? Wesfarmers' share capital account (as defined in section 975-300) is not tainted (within the meaning of Division 197). The return of capital was announced on 27 August 2021 and was approved by shareholders at the Wesfarmers Annual General Meeting on 21 October 2021. ITAA 1936 47 work out whether you have made a capital gain (you cannot make a capital loss on a return of capital). That is, you will not pay any more tax or penalties or interest in respect of the matters covered by this Ruling. 41. The capital gain is equal to the amount of the excess. These included the divestment of Wesfarmers interest in the Bengalla coal mining joint venture, Curragh coal mine, Kmart Tyre & Auto, Quadrant Energy and 10.1 per cent of Wesfarmers post-demerger 15 per cent shareholding in Coles. ITAA 1997 975-300(3) If the scheme is not carried out as described, this Ruling cannot be relied upon. ITAA 1936 45A(2) The right to receive the return of capital, being an intangible asset, ended by the right being discharged or satisfied when the return of capital was made (section 104-25). AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. The return of capital . You received $2.50 for each share that you held on the record date. Maria received a total of $2,500 (1,000 x $2.50) in the return of capital. The ATO Class Ruling confirms that there will be no immediate tax liability relating to the return of capital for most Wesfarmers shareholders. 19. 20. ITAA 1936 45B(2)(a) Section 855-15 sets out the categories of CGT assets that are taxable Australian property: 63. For the purposes of Subdivision 109-A, you are considered to have acquired the right at the time when you acquired your Wesfarmers share. Maria must reduce the cost base of her shares by $2,500 to $1,055.80. The Class Ruling confirms the availability of demerger tax relief for certain Wesfarmers shareholders. ITAA 1997 Div 112 The share consolidation will occur after the return of capital to Wesfarmers shareholders, and will be applied to both the fully paid ordinary shares and the partially protected ordinary shares. ITAA 1936 45A(2) If the return of capital is approved by shareholders at the 2013 . 32. Wesfarmers announced a proposed return of capital on 15 August 2013 with Wesfarmers returning to each shareholder $0.50 per fully paid share. Collectively, shareholders received a total distribution of approximately $1,143 million. It states that a person is provided with a capital benefit if: 52. The record date for the return of capital was 4:00pm (Perth time) on Friday, 19 November 2021. 5. A Wesfarmers shareholder will make a capital loss if the capital proceeds from the ending of the right are less than the reduced cost base of the right. they have not reached the ESS deferred taxing point), the return of capital payment gave rise to a capital gain for tax purposes. The right to receive the payment (being an intangible CGT asset) will end by the right being discharged or satisfied when the payment is made. CGT event G1 happened when Wesfarmers made the return of capital to you in respect of Wesfarmers shares you owned at the Record Date and continued to own at the Payment Date (section 104-135). 24. A Wesfarmers share is not an 'indirect Australian real property interest' as defined in section 855-25 of the ITAA 1997. Maria can choose to apply either the indexation method or the discount method to calculate any capital gain. Subsection 44(1) includes in a shareholder's assessable income any dividends, as defined in subsection 6(1), paid to the shareholder out of profits derived by the company from any source (if the shareholder is a resident of Australia) and from an Australian source (if the shareholder is a non-resident of Australia). Accordingly, the Commissioner will not make a determination under subsection 45B(3) of the ITAA 1936 that section 45C of the ITAA 1936 applies in relation to the whole, or a part, of the return of capital. Wesfarmers has advised that, at the time CGT event G1 happens for any foreign resident Wesfarmers shareholder who is entitled to the return of capital, a Wesfarmers share will not be an indirect Australian real property interest (as defined in section 855-25 of the ITAA 1997). ITAA 1936 45B(5) Sections 45A, 45B and 45C of the ITAA 1936 do not apply 8. ITAA 1936 45C(1) 2. Maria must also adjust the cost base and the reduced cost base of her Wesfarmers shares to nil. 35. The last date to purchase shares that were eligible to receive the return of capital was Wednesday, 17 November 2021. What are the key dates for the capital return? ITAA 1997 855-10(1) an indirect Australian real property interest not covered by item 5; a CGT asset used at any time in carrying on a business through a permanent establishment in Australia and which is not covered by item 1, 2 or 5; an option or right to acquire a CGT asset covered by item 1, 2 or 3, and. 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