Hallstroms Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation

72 CLR 634

Hallstroms Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation

Court:
HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Judges: Latham CJ
Starke J
Dixon J
McTiernan J
Williams J

Subject References:
Taxation and revenue
Income tax
Assessable income
Deduction
Expenditure
Capital or revenue
Outgoings

Legislative References:
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 No 27 - ss 51(1); ss 196

Hearing date: 1 August 1946; 2 August 1946
Judgment date: 7 October 1946

MELBOURNE


ORDER

Appeal allowed with costs. Decision of Board of Review set aside. Assessment remitted to Commissioner for amendment by allowing the deduction of PD6,020 3s. claimed by the appellant.