Fred has been unemployed for six months. He has been using the Jobs R Us Pty. Ltd. employment agency for the past four months to try to find employment. In March of this year, a new case manager, Bert, was given the task of finding a job for Fred. Within a week, Bert, had found Fred a full time job. Fred bought a $500 gold watch and gave it to Bert to say thank you. Advise Bert as to whether the watch is assessable income. Refer to case law and legislation in your answer

Fred has been unemployed for six months. He has been using the Jobs R Us Pty. Ltd. employment agency for the past four months to try to find employment. In March of this year, a new case manager, Bert, was given the task of finding a job for Fred. Within a week, Bert, had found Fred a full time job. Fred bought a $500 gold watch and gave it to Bert to say thank you. Advise Bert as to whether the watch is assessable income. Refer to case law and legislation in your answer

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter9: Deductions: Employee And Self-employed-related Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25P

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