Determinations covered by this section
(1) This section covers a determination by the Commissioner under any of the following provisions:
(a) subsection 974 - 15(4);
(b) subsection 974 - 60(3), (4) or (5);
(c) section 974 - 65;
(d) subsection 974 - 70(4);
(e) subsection 974 - 150(1).
Determination on own initiative or on application
(2) The Commissioner may make a determination covered by this section:
(a) on his or her own initiative; or
(b) on an application made under subsection (3).
Application for determination
(3) An entity may apply to the Commissioner for a determination covered by this section in relation to:
(a) an interest of which the entity is the issuer; or
(b) an interest of which the entity would be the issuer:
(i) if the determination were made; or
(ii) if the determination were not made.
Note: Paragraph (b) may apply, for example, if the effect of the determination applied for would be to allow, or to prevent, a number of related schemes giving rise to a debt interest or an equity interest.
(4) The application:
(a) must be in writing; and
(b) must set out the grounds on which the applicant thinks the determination should be made; and
(c) must set out any information relevant to deciding whether to make the determination.
Review of determinations
(5) A taxpayer who is dissatisfied with a determination covered by this section may object against the determination in the manner set out in Part IVC of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 .
Table of sections
974 - 115 Meaning of non - share distribution
974 - 120 Meaning of non - share dividend
974 - 125 Meaning of non - share capital return