Discuss whether a deduction would be allowable for the following: 1. Provision for the estimated amount of trade debtors' accounts which might not be collected. 3. Fines paid by a bookmaker for conducting illegal off-course betting activities. An amount of $450 paid to a solicitor for preparing a partnership
Discuss whether a deduction would be allowable for the following: 1. Provision for the estimated amount of trade debtors' accounts which might not be collected. 3. Fines paid by a bookmaker for conducting illegal off-course betting activities. An amount of $450 paid to a solicitor for preparing a partnership
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Discuss whether a deduction would be allowable for the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Provision for the estimated amount of trade debtors' accounts
which might not be collected.
Fines paid by a bookmaker for conducting illegal off-course
betting activities.
An amount of $450 paid to a solicitor for preparing a partnership
deed.
The expense incurred by the production manager of a large firm of
travelling overseas to purchase a new computer.

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9.
The salary of a housekeeper employed by a taxpayer who
conducts a business which demands attendance in the city during
the day.
The cost incurred by a company operating a drive-in theatre to
reconstruct a public access road, converting it from a gravel road
into a more wear-resistant bitumen road.
Newspapers purchased by an accountant who advises clients on
financial and investment matters.
The cost of dog food and veterinary expenses in respect of two
dogs used by a scrap metal dealer as watchdogs.
The cost incurred by an insurance consultant for a home phone
answering service used to record calls while out. (It is estimated
that half of the calls recorded are private. However, prior to
accepting his position as an insurance consultant the taxpayer did
not have an answering service.)
10. Travelling expenses incurred by a school teacher in using her own
car to attend sports afternoons. The sporting activities were at a
nearby field and the only alternative means of transport was to
walk.
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