Josh (an Australian resident) is 35 years old, single, has no dependents, and no private patient hospital
Question:
Josh (an Australian resident) is 35 years old, single, has no dependents, and no private patient hospital insurance. He is employed as a radiographer at a local hospital. Josh's taxable income for the 2016-2017 income years is calculated as follows:
1. Gross salary, being ordinary income from employment, section 6-5 $105,000
2. Net Financial Investment Loss:
- - Dividends received, s44, statutory income $7,000
- - Franking credits, s207-20, statutory income $3,000
- - Interest paid on the loan used to fund the acquisition of the shares, deductible, incurred to produce assessable income, section 8-1 ($12,000)
Taxable income $103,000
Josh’s payment summary for his 2016-2017 income years shows the following:
- · Reportable fringe benefits of $20,000;
- · PAYG withheld and paid to the ATO on his behalf of $27,000. At the end of the 2016-2017 income year, Josh’s balance on his HELP loan is $2,500.
You are required to: Calculate tax payable by Josh for the 2016-2017 income year. Your answer should reference relevant sections of the Income Tax Assessment Acts, relevant case law, or rulings from the Australian Taxation Office. Show all calculations and provide explanations for your answer
South-Western Federal Taxation 2020 Essentials of Taxation Individuals and Business Entities
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Authors: Annette Nellen, James C. Young, William A. Raabe, David M. Maloney