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Edited version of private advice
Authorisation Number: 1051977858055
Date of advice: 29 April 2022
Ruling
Subject: Self education expenses
Question
Are you entitled to a deduction for self-education expenses?
Answer
Yes. Your self-education expenses are deductible, as it is accepted the study meets the requirements detailed in Taxation Ruling TR 98/9 Income tax: deductibility of self-education expenses incurred by an employee or a person in business.
This ruling applies for the following periods:
Year ending 30 June 20XX
Year ending 30 June 20XX
The scheme commences on:
1 July 20XXRelevant facts and circumstances
You are enrolled in a course.
You incur expenditure for tuition fees in relation to the course.
You are currently employed.
Your employer will support you throughout the course by providing study during work hours.
In completing the course your current role will not change.
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 section 82A
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 8-1