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Authorisation Number: 1051206590048

Date of Advice: 31 March 2017

Ruling

Subject: Availability of deduction for loss of the acquisition cost of an asset

Question 1

Is the Entity allowed to claim a deduction for a loss under section 8-1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997) in the income year ending 30 June 2017 for the full acquisition cost of an asset?

Answer

Yes

This ruling applies for the following periods:

1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017

The scheme commences on:

12 November 2012

Relevant facts and circumstances and reason for decision.

Based on the facts applicable to the Entity, its particular business and the details of the asset, a deduction under section 8-1 is allowable.


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