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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1051789404496

Date of advice: 12 July 2021

Ruling

Subject: GST and correcting an error outside the period of review

Question

Can the Commissioner amend your GST return for an input tax credit you incorrectly claimed in a GST return for a tax period outside the period of review?

Answer

No. None of the exceptions apply to allow the Commissioner to amend the GST return outside the period of review.

Relevant legislative provisions

Taxation Administration Act 1953 section 155-15

Taxation Administration Act 1953 section 155-35

Taxation Administration Act 1953 section 155-50

Taxation Administration Act 1953 section 155-60