Cameron works as an accountant for PWC Pty Ltd. Hoping to increase his earnings, he re-enrolled to University to do a degree in Forensic Accounting. During the 2020 financial year, he paid $9,000 in course fees, plus $1,600 in textbooks. He also paid $900 for travel expenses to travel from his home... to university... and back to his home. Required: How much can Cameron claim in allowable deductions during the 2020 financial year? (You must give reasons for your calculations and refer to law)

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Cameron works as an accountant for PWC Pty Ltd. Hoping to increase his earnings, he re-enrolled to University to do a degree in Forensic Accounting.

During the 2020 financial year, he paid $9,000 in course fees, plus $1,600 in textbooks.

He also paid $900 for travel expenses to travel from his home... to university... and back to his home.

Required: How much can Cameron claim in allowable deductions during the 2020 financial year? (You must give reasons for your calculations and refer to law)

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