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Edited version of private advice
Authorisation Number: 1051786458470
Date of advice: 9 December 2020
Ruling
Subject: Non-commercial losses - Commissioner's discretion special circumstances
Question
Will the Commissioner exercise the discretion to allow you to include any losses from your business activity in the calculation of your taxable income for the 20XX-20XX and 20XX-20XX financial years?
Answer
Yes
Having considered your circumstances and the relevant factors the Commissioner has granted his discretion. It is accepted that your business activity was affected by special circumstances outside your control which prevented you from passing a test. Further information on non-commercial losses can be found by searching 'QC 33774' on ato.gov.au.
This ruling applies for the following periods:
Year ending 30 June 20XX
Year ended 30 June 20XX
The scheme commences on:
1 July 20XX
Relevant facts and circumstances
You satisfy the less than $250,000 income requirement set out in subsection 35-10(2E) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Your business activity has been impacted by special circumstances.
You estimate had it not been for the special circumstances you would have met the assessable income test in the financial years 20XX-XX and 20XX-XX.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 35-10(1)
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 35-10(2)
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 35-10(2E)
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 paragraph 35-55(1)(a)
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 subsection 35-55(2)