‑5 What this Division is about
Your assessable income includes a forex realisation gain you make as a result of a forex realisation event. You can deduct a forex realisation loss that you make as a result of a forex realisation event. There are 5 main types of forex realisation events: (a) forex realisation event 1 happens if you dispose of foreign currency, or a right to receive foreign currency, to another entity; (b) forex realisation event 2 happens if you cease to have a right to receive foreign currency (otherwise than because you disposed of the right to another entity); (c) forex realisation event 3 happens if you cease to have an obligation to receive foreign currency; (d) forex realisation event 4 happens if you cease to have an obligation to pay foreign currency; (e) forex realisation event 5 happens if you cease to have a right to pay foreign currency. There are special rules for certain short‑term forex realisation gains and losses. You may choose roll‑over relief for certain facility agreements. You may elect to receive concessional tax treatment for a qualifying forex account that passes the limited balance test. You may choose retranslation for a qualifying forex account.
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