INCOME TAX ASSESSMENT ACT 1936 (ARCHIVE)

SCHEDULE 2B  

Substantiation rules

TABLE OF DIVISIONS

1	Introduction
2	Substantiating work expenses
3	Substantiating car expenses
4	Substantiating business travel expenses
5	Written evidence
6	Travel records
7	Retaining and producing records
8	Relief from effects of failing to substantiate
9	Award transport payments

Division 7 - Retaining and producing records  

SECTION 7-1   THE KEY PRINCIPLE  

Whenever you are required to retain records of an expense under this Schedule or Schedule 2A , you need to retain the records for 5 years. This period is extended if, when the 5 years end, you are involved in a dispute with the Commissioner that relates to the expense. At any time during the period, the Commissioner may tell you to produce your records.

7-2 Extending the 5 years if an expense is disputed

7-3 Commissioner may tell you to produce your records

7-4 How to comply with a notice

7-5 What happens if you don't comply