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Is penalty interest tax deductible?

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The yes, no and maybe of penalty interest deductions

A new ruling has been released by the ATO on the deductibility or otherwise of penalty interest.

The term “penalty interest” refers to an amount payable by a borrower under a loan agreement in consideration for the lender agreeing to an early repayment of a loan. […]

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False laundry claims

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ATO targeting false laundry claims

The ATO will take strong action against false clothing and laundry work-related expense claims this tax time.

The ATO noted that six million taxpayers claimed clothing and work-related laundry expenses in 2018. Although many Australians can claim clothing and laundry expenses, Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat said that it is unlikely […]

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