Commissioner's discretion

When and how to apply for a Commissioner's discretion to offset a business loss against income from other sources.

• Applying
• Special circumstances
• Lead time
• If you disagree with the Commissioner's decision

If you're an individual in business, as either a sole trader or in partnership, and your business makes a loss, you may be able to offset the loss against your other income such as salary and wages. To be eligible, you must meet the income requirement and pass one of the four tests. If you are not eligible, you can apply for a Commissioner's discretion.

See also:

• TR 2007/6 Income tax: non-commercial business losses – Commissioner's discretion
• TR 2001/14 Income tax: Division 35 – non-commercial business losses
• TR 2001/14A – Addendum Income tax: Division 35 – non-commercial business losses
• TR 2001/14A2 – Addendum Income tax: Division 35 – non-commercial business losses