Discuss whether any amounts of expenditure incurred by Gail would be allowable as a deduction during the year ended 30 June 2021 under any section of the Income Tax Assessment Acts. Support your discussion with reference to legislation, case law and taxation rulings.
Gail is a director in a regional bank. As part of her director’s duties, she has to review financial statements and other reports from the Chief Financial Officer prior to the bank’s board meetings. Gail has a degree in economics and has worked in banking for many years, however, since becoming a director she believes accounting knowledge would assist her carry out her duties. Gail incurred various costs in undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce in professional accountancy with the University of Southern Queensland. During the year ending 30 June 2021 Gail incurred the following costs related to the course:
HELP fees $2,600
Stationery $180
Textbooks $220
Expenses of travelling between her job and USQ where the course was being held $120
Required:
Discuss whether any amounts of expenditure incurred by Gail would be allowable as a deduction during the year ended 30 June 2021 under any section of the Income Tax Assessment Acts. Support your discussion with reference to legislation, case law and
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