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Edited version of your written advice
Authorisation Number: 1051469712613
Date of advice: 7 January 2019
Ruling
Subject: Self-Education Expenses
Question
Are your self-education expenses deductible?
Answer
Yes. Your self-education expenses are deductible as it is accepted the study meets the requirements detailed in Taxation Ruling TR 98/9. Further information about self-education expenses can be found by searching 'QC 31970' on ato.gov.au
This ruling applies for the following period:
Year ended 30 June 2018
Year ending 30 June 2019
Year ending 30 June 2020
Year ending 30 June 2021
The scheme commences on:
1 July 2017
Relevant facts and circumstances
As a part of your employment, your employer requires you to undertake a specific education course.
Undertaking the course assists you in carrying out your work duties.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 8-1
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 40-25