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Monday, 14 November 2022 Taxation Law - Final Exam Question 1 (25 Marks) What is included in Jenny’s taxable income for work during the year? Income made up of wages or salaries that result from personal exertion is considered assessable income under s6-1 ITAA36. As Jenny earns income from her e ff orts as a full time management consultant, it is su cient to conclude that her $130,000 salary is included in her assessable income. Are Jenny’s train commute expenses tax deductible? The $3000 of train fares incurred by Jenny from traveling from her home to work and back home, will not satisfy s8-1 of ITAA97, on the basis that such expenses are considered ‘a necessary consequence of living in one place and working in another’. Therefore, it is not deductible Are Jenny’s travel commute expenses to see clients tax deductible? In accordance with TR 2017/D6, a taxpayer can deduct travel expenses under s8-1, if the travel is undertaken to perform work activities. Jenny had to travel to meet clients in order to gain her assessable income and therefore are deductible under s8-1 ITAA97. Therefore the $5000 is deductible. Is Jenny’s travel expense for the conference tax deductible? Self-education expenses are generally deductible when incurred to maintain or increase a taxpayer’s skill in the occupation in which they are currently engaged in, especially where expenditure enhances the taxpayer’s prospects of promotion/ earning greater income. These expenses include travel and accommodation at professional conferences (TR98/9). Despite the trip including a a cruise, it is clear that Jenny attended the conference for educational purposes and the prospect of a promotion from her boss, and therefore the $1,000 for the conference registration fee, $500 for airfares and $1,500 for accommodation and meals is tax deductible. Are Jenny’s study expenses tax deductible? If Jenny’s course is related to a new field of employment (Case V132) or directed at maintaining or increasing knowledge and qualification in her current profession (HighField v FCT), then it can be tax deductible. In this case her course does seem relevant to her profession so the $15,000 on course fees and $500 on textbooks can be deemed was deductible. 1
Monday, 14 November 2022 Jenny’s taxable income Under s4-15, taxable income is derived from assessable income less deductions $130,000 + $25,000 (sale of shares) - $5000 (commute) - $3000 (travel) - $15,000 (education) = $132,000 (Will also include property and artwork but I didn’t have enough time to finish this question) 2
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