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Edited version of your written advice
Authorisation Number: 1013038344258
Date of advice: 23 June 2016
Ruling
Subject: Income Tax - Exemption
Question 1
Is the rulee exempt from income tax in the years to which this ruling applies, pursuant to item 9.2 of the table in section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997)?
Answer
Yes.
This ruling applies for the following period(s)
Income years ended 30 June 200A to 30 June 200B
Relevant facts and circumstances
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The entity is an unincorporated entity.
The entity is a not-for-profit entity and it is not a registered charity.
Purpose of the entity is to provide musical tuition and band experience.
On the facts, the entity complies with all the substantive requirements in its governing rules and applies its income and assets for the purpose it was established.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 50-45
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 50-70
Reasons for decision
The entity was established for musical purpose that it is not carried on for the profit or gain of its individual members as described under item 9.2 of the table in section 50-45 of the ITAA 1997 and it meets the conditions as set out in section 50-75 of the ITAA 1997. It is therefore exempt from income tax under section 50-1 of the ITAA 1997.