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Edited version of your written advice

Authorisation Number: 1051510019036

Date of advice: 26 April 2019

Ruling

Subject: Fuel tax credits

Question

This ruling concerned whether an entitlement to a fuel tax credit for light vehicles is denied under section 41-20 of the Fuel Tax Act 2006 (FTA).

The Commissioner ruled that a fuel tax credit entitlement is denied under section 41-20 of the FTA for taxable fuel acquired for use in a light vehicle travelling to and from particular locations.

This ruling applies for the following periods:

2013 – 2014 income year

2014 – 2015 income year

2015 – 2016 income year

2016 – 2017 income year

The scheme commences on:

1 July 2013

Relevant legislative provisions

Fuel Tax Act 2006 Subdivision 41-B

Fuel Tax Act 2006 section 41-5

Fuel Tax Act 2006 section 41-20

Fuel Tax Act 2006 Division 47