Gavin Green operates a shop situated on a sharp bend in the road. During the income year a truck fails to take the bend and badly damages the front of the shop. Gavin is undecided whether to restore the front of the shop to its original condition at a cost of $25,000 or to rebuild it so that it has a much more attractive appearance. The cost of doing this would be $40,000. Required: Advise Gavin Green of the tax implications of: (a) Restoring the front of the shop to its original condition; and (b) Rebuilding the shop front Please refer to case law and legislation in your advice

Gavin Green operates a shop situated on a sharp bend in the road. During the income year a truck fails to take the bend and badly damages the front of the shop. Gavin is undecided whether to restore the front of the shop to its original condition at a cost of $25,000 or to rebuild it so that it has a much more attractive appearance. The cost of doing this would be $40,000. Required: Advise Gavin Green of the tax implications of: (a) Restoring the front of the shop to its original condition; and (b) Rebuilding the shop front Please refer to case law and legislation in your advice

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter2: Income Tax Concepts

Section: Chapter Questions

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