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Deductions for education expenses against Youth Allowance
The ongoing battle over educations expense deductions claimed by Youth Allowance recipients continues. The High Court heard the commissioner’s appeal against the decision of the Full Federal Court in FCT v Anstis (2009) 73 ATR 483 ON Thursday 29 Juy. … Continue reading
2010-11 ATO audit focus – Individuals
Over the last few years the ATO has found that sending letters to targeted occupations substantially reduces the claims made by that group. In June 2009 they wrote to over 178,000 taxpayers in seven occupations including: concreters; construction and plumbers assistants; electricians; … Continue reading
Sportsperson management fees – High Court decision & ATO response
The ongoing fight over the Australian tax Office’s decision to refuse tax deductions for fees paid by sportsperson to their managers was finally decided by the Australian High Court in June and now the ATO his issued its response. … Continue reading