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Date of advice: 13 October 2017
Ruling
Subject: Deduction for course fees
Question 1
Are you entitled to a deduction for your course fees incurred for study?
Answer
Yes
Having considered your circumstances and the relevant factors, you are entitled to a deduction for your course fees under section 8-1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Further information on the relevant factors can be found on our website ato.gov.au and entering Quick Code QC31970 into the search bar at the top right of the page.
This ruling applies for the following periods:
30 June 2017
The scheme commences on:
1 July 2016
Relevant facts and circumstances
You commenced working in 20XX.
From 20XX to 20XX, you worked as a Quality Assurance Officer.
Your key responsibility was to:
● Co-ordinate and develop safety, policy and procedures and objectives
● Communicate with senior management and staff
● Undertake training of staff for quality assurance practices
● Prepare documentation for issue and
● Report issues to senior management
In 20XX you commenced part-time study at the relevant University.
You are required to complete X subjects and you have completed X subjects to date that is maintaining and improving you skill and is likely to lead to an increase in your income-earning activities.
You have incurred expenses for this course in the 201XX financial year.
In 20XX you commenced a new role in another division within the company. This role is similar to your previous job description but with more responsibility.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 8-1
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