Friends With Money #227: What are franking credits?

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In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Vanessa Walker, managing editor of Money magazine, delves into the topic of franking credits with investing writer Matthew Gibbs.

Matthew explains the concept of franking credits, how they work, and their implications for shareholders in Australia. He discusses the benefits and potential downsides, highlighting the impact of corporate tax rates and providing examples to illustrate these points.

00:20 Understanding franking credits

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00:54 Detailed explanation of franking credits

03:56 Tax implications for shareholders

07:37 Examples and calculations

11:52 Potential changes in corporate tax rates

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Vanessa Walker is the managing editor of Money and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. She is a journalist, author and former editor in chief of Houzz. Vanessa has a Bachelor of Political Science and post-graduate studies in journalism. Connect with Vanessa Walker on LinkedIn.

Matthew Gibbs has worked as a speaker, writer, adviser and teacher in the financial services, education and cultural industries for more than 30 years. He was the general manager of media and communications at the Australian Securities Exchange, and held similar roles at the Sydney Futures Exchange and at Axiss Australia, a public agency created to promote Australia as a financial services centre. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs from the University of Sydney. Connect with Matthew Gibbs on LinkedIn.