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Edited version of private advice
Authorisation Number: 1052085060273
Date of advice: 14 February 2023
Ruling
Subject: Deductions - legal expenses
The Commissioner was asked numerous questions whether legal expenses related to defamation be allowable deductions under section 8-1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
The Commissioner has ruled on each of the questions.