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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1052299735565

Date of advice: 5 September 2024

Ruling

Subject: Deductibility of payment

Summary

The Commissioner has issued a private ruling in relation to the deductibility of a payment which considered certain income tax provisions of the ITAA 1997 and the ITAA 1936.

Question 1

Is the taxpayer entitled to claim a deduction under section 8-1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997) in respect of the payment it made under the agreement?

Answer

No.


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