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1.1.T.20 Taxable income

Definition

For the purposes of FA, taxable income has the same meaning as in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. It is generally the amount of assessable income received by an individual for an income year, minus any allowable deductions.

Act reference: FAAct section 3(1)-'taxable income'

Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 section 6(1)-'taxable income'

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Part 1-3 Core Provisions, Division 4 How to work out the income tax payable on your taxable income

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