Provision of doubtful debts of $4,200 for a detective agency.

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Referring to relevant statutory provisions and common law, discuss whether the following amounts would be as an allowable deduction against assessable income.

 

  1. Provision of doubtful debts of $4,200 for a detective agency.
  2. Speeding fines of $ 700 paid by an owner to a driver.
  3. An amount of $1,000 paid to a solicitor for preparing a partnership deed.
  4. Travel cost of a business executive to attend a trade fair in Munich paid by the employer.
  5. Newspapers purchased by an accountant who advises clients on financial and investment matters.

For tax purpose, in what circumstances are individuals and companies treated as residents of Australia? Explain based on the the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) and relevant case law.

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