Question 3 (4 + 3 + 6 = 13 marks)

1. What is the taxable amount of a fully franked dividend of $ 100 if the company tax rate is 30%?
2. How much is the Imputation Credit on a fully franked dividend of $ 130?

2. What was the reason for introducing the dividend imputation system in Australia?

3. Over 40% of Australians own shares directly and/or indirectly.

1. What is the difference between direct and indirect investment in the share market?
2. Which of these accounts for the majority of share ownership by individual Australians?
3. Why do you think this is the case?