John owns a convenience shop called City Conv. The following events occurred for John during 2019- 2020 financial year.   John incurred legal expenses as he was sued for falseadvertising. John purchased new fridge to the shop - $800. In addition, his builder added more space to the shop front. This cost him$22,000. Johnordered1000newT-shirtswithprintedCityConv’slogosformarketingpurposes.Thesecosts him$1,500. John received a City of Sydney fine for putting his sales item for display outside his shop without a permit. He required to apply for a permit to use thefootpath.   Required: With reference to relevant legislation and case law advise John on the assessability and/or deductibility of above events.

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John owns a convenience shop called City Conv. The following events occurred for John during 2019- 2020 financial year.

 

  • John incurred legal expenses as he was sued for falseadvertising.
  • John purchased new fridge to the shop - $800. In addition, his builder added more space to the shop front. This cost him$22,000.
  • Johnordered1000newT-shirtswithprintedCityConv’slogosformarketingpurposes.Thesecosts him$1,500.
  • John received a City of Sydney fine for putting his sales item for display outside his shop without a permit. He required to apply for a permit to use thefootpath.

 

Required:

With reference to relevant legislation and case law advise John on the assessability and/or deductibility of above events.

John owns a convenience shop called City Conv. The following events occurred for John during 2019- 2020 financial year.

 

  • John incurred legal expenses as he was sued for falseadvertising.
  • John purchased new fridge to the shop - $800. In addition, his builder added more space to the shop front. This cost him$22,000.
  • Johnordered1000newT-shirtswithprintedCityConv’slogosformarketingpurposes.Thesecosts him$1,500.
  • John received a City of Sydney fine for putting his sales item for display outside his shop without a permit. He required to apply for a permit to use thefootpath.

 

Required:

With reference to relevant legislation and case law advise John on the assessability and/or deductibility of above events. 

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