Public rulings 2005
Bad debts - writing of debts as bad for GST and income tax purposes
Ruling Number: BR Pub 05/01
This ruling sets out the tests to apply to decide whether or not a debt is "bad" and what is sufficient "writing-off" of a bad debt for GSt and income tax purposes.
Ruling applies from: Applies on 1 April 2004 for an indefinite period
BR Pub 05/01 - RTF format (264kb | 30 pages)
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Other rulings this year
- BR Pub 05/02 - 05/10 - Dispositions where the transferor reserves or retains a benefit or advantage in real property - gift duty and income tax implications
- BR Pub 05/11 - Tertiary student association fees
- BR Pub 05/12 - Taxability of payments under the Human Rights Act 1993 for humiliation, loss of dignity, and injury to feelings
- BR Pub 05/13 - Directors' fees and GST
- BR Pub 05/14 - "Anything occurring on liquidation" when a company requests removal from the Register of Companies
Date published: 05 Dec 2006
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