For an ordinary income to be considered as the taxable income during a particular year under “section 6-5 of the ITAA 1997” must be derived by the taxpayer during the relevant year. Below listed are assumptions for inclusion and exclusion of transaction in determining the assessable income of Racing Parts Pty Ltd for the year ended June 2018;
Issue:
The issue outlines the tax consequences for claiming deductions relating to expenses incurred during the year. The issue would also address the consequences of capital gains tax originating from the sale of antique desk and residential property.
Rule:
As stated by the “Taxation Ruling of TR 93/30” where the home office is merely used in relation to the taxpayer revenue generating activities however does not hold the nature of place of business only the relevant portion of the running expenses will be treated for deductions. The court in “Swinford v FC of T (1984)” allowed the self-employed scriptwriter to claim deductions under “section 8-1 of the ITAA 1997” for the part of rent paid for the flat where the taxpayer dedicated a separate room for the study purpose. The taxpayer wrote the script in the room and did not had any separate business premises.
“Section 26-5 of the ITAA 1997” is related to penalties or fines that is imposed on the taxpayer as the result of the breach of the Australian law is non-deductible. As per the “taxation ruling of TR 97/23” expenses incurred in replacing the locks and exhaust fans that are permanent fixtures installed in the premises used for generating income is treated as deductible repair under “section 25-10” given that it is replacement of damaged unit by a new unit of identical designs that merely restores the efficiency and not an improvement. Similarly, in “Western Suburbs Cinemas v FC of T (1952)” concluded that the replacing the ceiling with the new one constituted improvement of capital nature and was held non-deductible.
As per “section 40-25 (1) of the ITAA 1997” an entity can claim deduction for the amount that is equal to the decline in the value for the income year of the depreciating asset that is held during the year.
Travel on work or during the course of work will be treated as the allowable deductions. Similarly, in “Weiner v FCT (1978)” the teacher was allowed deduction for travel expenses because it was incurred in the course of work.
The Australian taxation office explains that a person can claim deductions for using their own car for performing business activities. These expense are treated as car expenses. Under the log book method, the taxpayer is allowed to claim for the business use percentage of expenses that is occurred for car.
A taxpayer’s main residence is usually exempted from the capital gains tax. However, the taxpayer would not get the full main residence exemption if they use any portion of the dwelling for generating income. The interest deductibility test is applicable irrespective of whether a person actually borrows the money to purchase the dwelling. If a person runs the business or professional practice in a part of home, the person would be entitled to claim deduction for that part of the interest on the money that is borrowed to purchase the dwelling. Additionally, the capital losses should be separated under “section 108-10(1)” and the net capital loss must be carry forwarded under “section 108-10 (4)”.
Application:
As evident in the current case John was the self-employed architect and bought a house in outer suburbs of Melbourne. A portion of house was used for architect business. John reports an expenses on interest on loan on the house. Citing “Swinford v FC of T (1984)” John can claim deductions for interest on loan under “section 8-1 of the ITAA 1997” for the portion of the house that was dedicated for the business purpose. John however was required to pay fine of $1000 for building a door installer without permission. Therefore, under “Section 26-5 of the ITAA 1997” the sum of $1000 as fines will not be allowed for deduction.
John later replaced the old carpet in the room with better quality carpets that costed $6000. Citing “Western Suburbs Cinemas v FC of T (1952)” replacing the carpets with the new one constituted improvement of capital nature and will held non-deductible under “section 25-10 of the ITAA 1997”.
John incurred expenses on antique desk that he used for work purpose. Referring to “section 40-25 (1) of the ITAA 1997” John can claim deduction for the amount that is equal to the decline in the value of antique desk during the income year held during the year.
John also travelled to building sites and visited clients for discussing regarding designs and drawings. Citing “Weiner v FCT (1978)” the John travel constituted travel in the course of work. Later he also used his own car for work purpose. Based on log book method John can claim deductions for expenses of car incurred for business purpose. While the private portion of the expenses will not be allowed for deductions.
John reports the sale of house that he bought in July 2017. As the house was partly used for producing income, John can claim partial main residence exemption. While the interest expenses satisfy the interest deductibility test therefore, the interest on bank loan will be allowed for deductions. The antique desk was purchased by John for 7,250 but was eventually sold for $3,850 and therefore yielded loss. Under “section 108-10 (1)” John must quarantined the loss obtained from antique desk.
Conclusion:
Conclusively, John can claim deduction for interest incurred for home office purpose while no deduction will be allowed for replacing carpet and fines imposed.
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