Taxation Law Assignment - University Name, LAWS20060

This taxation law assignment provides comprehensive answers to several questions related to Australian taxation law. The assignment covers various aspects, including tax deductions under section 8-1 of the ITAA 1997, capital gains tax (CGT) events like CGT event B1 and F2, and the application of CGT discounts. The solution analyzes scenarios involving ordinary income, such as prizes and reimbursed expenses, and explores the deductibility of different types of expenses. The assignment references relevant sections of the ITAA 1997, case laws like Amalgamated Zinc Ltd v FCT, and tax rulings to support its arguments. The assignment also includes calculations of capital gains and losses, and the application of the main residence exemption. The document is a student submission providing detailed explanations and legal analysis of taxation principles.

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Taxation Law
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Table of Contents
Answer to question 1:.................................................................................................................3
Answer to A:..........................................................................................................................3
Answer B:...............................................................................................................................3
Answer C:...............................................................................................................................3
Answer D:..............................................................................................................................3
Answer E:...............................................................................................................................3
Answer F:...............................................................................................................................4
Answer G:..............................................................................................................................4
Answer H:..............................................................................................................................4
Answer I:................................................................................................................................5
Answer to question 2:.................................................................................................................5
Answer A:..............................................................................................................................5
Answer B:...............................................................................................................................5
Answer C:...............................................................................................................................6
Answer D:..............................................................................................................................6
Answer E:...............................................................................................................................7
Answer to question 3:.................................................................................................................7
Answer A:..............................................................................................................................7
Answer B:...............................................................................................................................8
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Answer D:..............................................................................................................................9
Answer to question 4:...............................................................................................................10
Answer A:............................................................................................................................10
Answer B:.............................................................................................................................10
Answer C:.............................................................................................................................10
Answer D:............................................................................................................................11
Answer E:.............................................................................................................................11
Answer to question 5:...............................................................................................................12
Issues:...................................................................................................................................12
Laws:....................................................................................................................................12
Application:..........................................................................................................................13
Conclusion:..........................................................................................................................14
References:...............................................................................................................................15

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Answer to question 1:
Answer to A:
A vital topic involving the valuable life of the depreciating asset under “section 40-
100, ITAA 1997” is talked over under the Taxation ruling of TR 2018/14.
Answer B:
A taxpayer is allowed to claim tax offset under the “Division 13 of the ITAA 1997”.
Answer C:
For the year 2018/18 the uppermost extent of tax rate which is applicable on the
resident of Australia amounts to 54,097 + 45c for each $1 above $180,000.
Answer D:
As per “Section 108-20 (2)” the private usage or the personal use asset includes
anything that is held by a person for their own enjoyment purpose1. But it must be noted that
the capital gains made from the private use assets having a purchase cost of less than $10,000
or less is not counted in for taxation purpose under the legislative provision of “section 118-
10 (3), ITAA 1997”.
Answer E:
Agreeing with “section 104-15 (1) of the ITAA 1997” a CGT event B1 takes place when
the taxpayers arranges a contract with another entity on the below stated conditions that2;
a. The right relating to the use of CGT asset under the ownership of a person is given
another entity
1 Barkoczy, Stephen, Foundations Of Taxation Law 2014
2 Grange, Janet, Geralyn A Jover-Ledesma and Gary L Maydew, 2014 Principles Of Business Taxation

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b. It takes into the account the title which is existent in the asset may pass to some other
entity before the end of contract.
Answer F:
The formula that is given in “section 4-10 (3), ITAA 1997” primarily explains the
method of calculating the total sum of tax that is payable. The formula includes
Income tax = {Taxable Income x Rate} – Tax Offsets
Answer G:
The federal commissioner’s pronouncement in the case of “FC of T v Day 2008 ATC
20-064” stated that the taxpayer was the public servant and a request involving the deduction
of legal outgoings that was sustained by the taxpayer on account of a number of charges that
was bought against him was non-deductible under the “section 8-1, ITAA 1997”3. This is
because the charges against the taxpayer was chiefly for his own concerns and the legal
expense was non-allowable deduction.
Answer H:
Marginal tax and average tax rate differences are given below;
a. The marginal tax is generally paid on the supplementary amount of earnings. The
average tax commonly involves the payment of tax as the percentage of a person
assessable earnings4.
b. It must be noted that average tax includes total summation of tax divided by overall
income. The marginal tax on the other hand take into account the rising volume of tax
which is paid due to the rise in the income.
3 Kenny, Paul, Australian Tax 2013 (LexisNexis Butterworths, 2013)
4 Jover-Ledesma, Geralyn, Principles Of Business Taxation 2015 (Cch Incorporated, 2014)

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Answer I:
Consumption tax is better understood as the tax that is imposed on the consumption
expenditure on products and services. The tax base of such kind of tax involves the amount of
money that is spend on the consumption. These taxes are generally indirect tax namely the
sales and value added tax.
Answer to question 2:
Answer A:
The taxpayers under “section 8-1 (1))” is permitted to deduct from their calculable
income the outlays up to the point that has arisen in gaining the assessable income. The law
court in “Amalgamated Zinc Ltd v FCT (1935)” stated that deduction is allowed for outlays
that are incurred while producing assessable income5.
The interest that is occurred by Brett against the loan taken to pay the worker wages
should be seen as outgoing that is arisen in producing the taxable income. Referring to
“Amalgamated Zinc Ltd v FCT (1935)” deduction for interest on loan can be obtained by
Brett under “section 8-1, ITAA 1997”.
Answer B:
A loss or outgoing is considered deductible up to the magnitude that it meets either
positive limbs of “section 8-1, ITAA 1997”, or it fails to satisfy any one of the negative
limbs. The court in “Ronpibon Tin v FCT (1949)” considered the apportionment of outlay
that possess dual purpose. Expenses that are both personal and work purpose then only
deduction for work purpose is acceptable6.
5 Krever, Richard E, Australian Taxation Law Cases 2014
6 Krever, Richard E, Australian Taxation Law Cases 2013 (Thomson Reuters, 2013)

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Julie occurred a mobile phone costs of $500 where 60% of the calls were work-
related. Referring to “Ronpibon Tin v FCT (1949)” the expenses hold dual purpose and only
deduction for work-related calls will be provided to Julie under “section 8-1, ITAA 1997”.
Answer C:
“Section 8-1 (2)(b)” clarifies that no deduction is acceptable for private and domestic
expenditure. In “Lodge v FCT (1972)” no child care expenses were considered for deduction
for the reason that it was not experienced in producing the assessable income.
Sally is found to have paid $1,200 to babysitter in order to look after her child when
she is away for work. Citing “Lodge v FCT (1972)” no deduction is permissible for
babysitter outlays because it is private payments and non-deductible under “section 8-1 (2)
(b)”.
Answer D:
The provision of “section 8-1” is also applicable where taxpayers incurs loss. In the
same way, the law court permitted deduction to taxpayer in “Charles Moore & Co (WA) Pty
Ltd v FCT (1956)” for the stolen money because it signified weakening to the financial
position of taxpayer.
In light of above description, the theft of $20,000 of goods by Sally’s long-term
worker institute a loss for the business. Citing “Charles Moore & Co (WA) Pty Ltd v FCT
(1956)” the stolen goods represents the depletion in financial situation of Sally. Hereafter, he
can get deduction under general provision of “section 8-1”.
Answer E:
According to “section 8-1, ITAA 1997” outlay occurred in attaining employment are
considered too remote or very early in the making of the assessable earnings. As held in the
“FCT v Maddalena (1971)” the taxpayer was deprived of deduction for cost sustained in

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getting new employment agreement as it was very early in the production of the assessable
income7.
Similarly, the outlay occurred in contesting the government election along with
spending on the big election party will not be considered as allowable deduction for the
reason that the expenses is very early in the making of the assessable income.
Answer to question 3:
Answer A:
As stated by the ATO when the long term lease is granted by the taxpayers then a
CGT event F2 takes place. A CGT event F2 is only applied when the holder of land grants a
sub-lease of land. The taxpayer can nonetheless obtain the CGT discount in this regard8.
Andy is the owner of land where he offers a five-year lease at a premium value of
$5,0009. Consequently, the granting of sub-lease of land has prompted CGT event F2. Andy
can apply for the CGT discount when selling the land.
Answer B:
A taxpayer when passes the use and enjoyment of title to another entity then a CGT
event B1 is triggered. Upon passing the asset title the capital gains that is made there after the
deduction of the acquisition expenditure gives rise to CGT event B101. Evidently, the case
facts obtained relating to Farm Ltd states that an option for the purchase of land for a value of
7 Morgan, Annette, Colleen Mortimer and Dale Pinto, A Practical Introduction To Australian Taxation Law (CCH Australia,
2013)
8 Jones, Sally, and Shelley Rhoades-Catanach. Principles of Taxation for Business and Investment Planning 2016 Edition.
McGraw-Hill Education, 2015.
9 Sadiq, Kerrie, Principles Of Taxation Law 2014
10 Sadiq, Kerrie and Cynthia Coleman, Principles Of Taxation Law 2013 (Lawbook Co./Thomson Reuters, 2013)

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$800,000 was given by John. Therefore, granting of such option has triggered CGT event B1
and John in this case can apply the CGT discount method to compute the capital gains tax for
passing the title to another entity.
Answer C:
The ATO clarifies that the house that is used as main dwelling by the taxpayer does
not draws capital gains tax. But it must be noted that when the house that is used by the
taxpayer as the source for making income then the capital gains that is resulting from the
house upon its sale is only allowed for partial main residence exemption11.
Jamie and Olivia here are the owner of the property which they bought in 2006 and let
it out on rent for deriving rental income. But later in 2008 the property was used as main
dwelling until they sold in 2018. The house was used for both main residence and producing
income. Therefore, a partial main residence exemption is allowed to Jamie and Olivia while
they can also avail 50% CGT discount from the capital gains made.
Answer D:
Particulars Amount (AUD$) Amount (AUD$)
Proceeds from the sale of BHP Shares (CGT Event A1 (section 104-10(1)) 18,720.00$
Element 1: Cost of Acquisition (section 110-25(1)) 5,400.00$
Taxable Capital gains 13,320.00$
Proceeds from the sale of Wesfarmers Shares (CGT Event A1 (section 104-
10(1)) 10,500.00$
Element 1: Cost of Acquisition (section 110-25(1)) 26,000.00$
Loss on Sale -15,500.00$
Net capital loss -2,180.00$
Calculation of Capital Gains Tax
In the Books of Chris
For the year ended 2019
Chris made a capital gain from BHP shares while the shares of Wesfarmers yielded a
capital loss of $15,500. But it must be noted that the shares were owned by Chris for 12
months’ period to be qualified for CGT discount method. As the shares were not held for 12
11 Bankman, Joseph, et al. Federal Income Taxation. Aspen Publishers, 2018.

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months so no CGT discount will be applied and Chris can carry forward the capital loss to the
subsequent year. While the capital gains will be counted in the taxable income of Chris.

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Answer to question 4:
Answer A:
Most notably ordinary prize cannot be categorized as having revenue nature. But it
must be noted that ordinary prizes are considered income when relationship is recognized
with revenue earning activities of taxpayer. In “Stone v FCT (2005)” prize money received
by policewomen was considered income because she was carrying the business of
professional athlete12.
The best TV advertisement prize of $2,000 amounts to ordinary income under
“section 6-5, ITAA 1997” because it is related with the income earning activities of taxpayer.
Answer B:
When an employee is repaid the amount that is incurred for the employer then the
reimbursed amount is not treated as income. Here the taxpayer is given with a travel expenses
of $500 for travelling to Sydney for employment purpose. The taxpayer yet managed save
$380 and only paid 120 for the entire trip. Therefore, the amount of $380 that is saved by
employee will be considered as ordinary income under “section 6-5, ITAA 1997”.
Answer C:
Personal gifts, opposite of the voluntary payments that are incidental to the
employment or services that are rendered is not held to be income. In “Hayes v FCT (1956)”
the receipts of shares by accountant in the company by the earlier business owners was not
held as income. In the same way, the iphone that is given by client amounting to $1000 is not
an income since it is a personal gift13.
12 Woellner, R. H et al, Australian Taxation Law 2014
13 Schmalbeck, Richard, Lawrence Zelenak, and Sarah B. Lawsky. Federal Income Taxation. Wolters Kluwer Law &
Business, 2015.

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Answer D:
There could be some circumstances where a person is given lump sum payment and
the amount may be held as assessable income. Representing clarification in “paragraph 118-
37 (1), (b), ITAA 1997” taxpayers are directed to omit the personal injury compensation
suffered on account of accidental or mistaken or illness payment from their assessable
revenue because it does not amount to income14.
In the same way the receipt of $10,000 as the damages for personal injuries suffered
in car accident is a tax exempt amount under “paragraph 118-37 (1), (b), ITAA 1997”.
Therefore, no tax is to be paid on such receipts.
Answer E:
There could be some situations when a person may be anticipating to derive income
on the upcoming or the future time period based on present entitlement of deriving income.
Such kind of anticipation is considered to remote too provide any form of nexus with the
current income year15. Shares for $5 has been purchased by the taxpayer on 30th June. The
value of shares increased to trend at $7.50. It can be stated no income is derived because the
shares are not sold and the future anticipated income is considered to be too remote to offer
any form of nexus with the current income year.
14 Buenker, John D. The Income Tax and the Progressive Era. Routledge, 2018.
15 Surrey, Stanley S., ed. Federal income taxation: cases and materials. Vol. 1. Foundation Press, 2014