This week we discussed the fundamental basis for determining when a business is being operated, and when a business operator may deduct outgoings in relation to that business. We also discussed apportionment of interest costs and borrowing costs. Next week, we will...
This session explores the deductibility of interest and borrowing expenses in a family and trust context. We will review Ure v FCT alongside section 8-1 and the borrowing expense rules (formerly s 51(1) and s 67 ITAA 1936). Discussion Focus: How the Federal Court...
This session explores the fundamentals of deductions for income tax purposes. We will review Ronpibon Tin and section 8-1 of the ITAA 1997. Discussion Focus: The requirement that an expense be “incidental and relevant” to earning taxable income, and what this means...
A Comprehensive Guide to Acquisition Requirements and Enterprise Considerations Fuel tax credit may be given to a taxpayer for the fuel tax (exciseor customs duty) paid, where the tax payer has acquired fuel. Thefuel will need to be used in machinery, plant, equipment...
FBT is applied to non-salary benefits that employers may provide totheir employees or their employees’ associates (such as familymembers): These fringe benefits commonly include cars, loans,entertainment expenses, or housing. FBT is generally calculated on the...
Trust Structure Analysis and Taxation Implications It is a common transaction to want to subdivide property. Ideally this can be done with minimal tax consequences. Here is a breakdown of one way one might subdivide ‘Greyacre’ into its parts...
