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Edited version of your written advice

Authorisation Number: 1013063495802

Date of advice: 2 August 2016

Ruling

Subject: Temporary resident

Question and answer

Are you a temporary resident of Australia for taxation purposes?

Yes.

This ruling applies for the following periods:

Year ended 30 June 2016

Year ending 30 June 2017

The scheme commenced on:

1 July 2015

Relevant facts and circumstances

You hold a temporary visa.

You are not a permanent resident of Australia.

You and your spouse are not residents of Australia for the purposes of the Social Security Act.

Relevant legislative provisions

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 768-910.

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Section 768-915.

Reasons for decision

Temporary residency

You are a temporary resident if you:

The Social Security Act 1991 defines an Australian resident as a person who resides in Australia and is an Australian citizen, the holder of a permanent visa, or a protected special category visa holder.

In your case, you are not an Australian resident within the meaning of the Social Security Act 1991 as you are not an Australian citizen, the holder of a permanent visa, or a protected special category visa holder.

In your case you are a temporary resident because:

You are a Temporary resident of Australia for taxation purposes.

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