Franked dividends come with tax credits to offset double taxation. Explore their types, benefits, and examples to see how ...

Cash Flow Coverage: Dividends are paid in cash, not profits. It's essential to ensure that a company's operating cash flow sufficiently covers its dividend payments. Weak cash flow may indicate ...

There is debate about whether the legislation creates a “tax on tax” by including franking credits in a member’s earnings ...

Income in 2026 will be about more than headline yields. Diversification, franking credits and choices will separate winners ...

If you invest in ASX shares and you want to know more about dividend investing or income investing, this is the article for you. Clear definitions of key dividend dates and concepts such as franking ...

CPA Australia, the professional accounting body, yesterday called on Labor to put a cap of $20,000 that retirees could receive in ­excess franking credit refunds as a way to make its proposal less ...

The Federal Government may yet have to examine the cost of refundable franking credits to its corporate tax base, according to major consultancy KPMG. KPMG tax partner, Asset and Wealth Management, ...

Retirees may find they are missing out on extra income as their Australian equity portfolios fail to take full advantage of the franking credit system. Plato Investment Management portfolio manager, ...

Australian investors who buy ASX bank shares like ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) usually do so in the hopes of securing a ...

In FY26, Westpac shares are forecasted to provide a dividend yield of 4.4%, potentially rising to 6.25% with franking credits, offering attractive returns compared to traditional bank accounts.