Note: Require Plagiarism free answer

Alex Kingsford is a mechanical engineer working for ABC Engineering in Melbourne. Alex owns a

property in Dandenong, Victorian where he and his family are residing. He also runs a home- based food catering business, preparing food for local residents and school canteens. Catering

business is well-structured. Alex works 15 days a month and earns a substantial income from the

catering services business. He is travelling from ABC Engineering workshop to his home- based business by car or sometimes Uber. When he lodged his tax return in July 2019, he has

requested a deduction for a substantial amount of travelling expenses between the ABC Engineering workshop and home-based food business. Alex is now seeking your advice. With reference to relevant legislation and case law discuss

whether Alexs travelling expenses between the ABC Engineering workshop and his home- based catering business is an allowable deduction.

Marking criteria:

1 mark 2 marks Identification of material facts regarding the deductibility of Alex's travelling expenses discussed in the assignment question. Identification and analysis of legal issues / legal question and relevant taxation law. Thorough yet succinct application of ITAA 1997 to material facts. Detailed and accurate conclusions are reached from the scenario discussion. Correct information and taxation law have been used and properly cited. A detailed analysis has been performed. Students are able to demonstrate understanding of the cases and/or section of legislation, its context and application of taxation law. QUESTION 2 TOTAL MARKS: 2 marks 1 mark 2 marks 2 marks 10 marks