Question 1
Juan is a Puerto Rican resident employed by a Puerto Rican company. Juan is sent to Australia to work on a short-term project to assist with the establishment of a branch of this company in Australia. Juan worked in Australia for 30 days. Throughout this time, Juan continued to receive a salary from his employer. The salary was paid into his Puerto Rican bank account. During the year Juan earned A$155,000 from his employment.
Required:
Advise whether Juan has to pay Australian Tax on any of his salary?
In your answer, refer to case law and legislation when necessary to support your answer.
Question 2
Are all receipts of a taxpayer that carries on a business income in nature?
In your answer, refer to case law and legislation when necessary to support your answer.
Question 3
On 1st October 2012, company EndX Pty. Ltd. purchased a new car for $45,000, inclusive of GST. Registration amounting to $450 was paid before delivery on 1st October 2012.