Taxation Determination TD 93/108







This Determination, to the extent that it is capable of being a 'public ruling' in terms of Part IVAAA of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 , is a public ruling for the purposes of that Part. Taxation Ruling TR 92/1 explains when a Determination is a public ruling and how it is binding on the Commissioner. Unless otherwise stated, this Determination applies to years commencing both before and after its date of issue. However, this Determination does not apply to taxpayers to the extent that it conflicts with the terms of a settlement of a dispute agreed to before the date of issue of the Determination (see paragraphs 21 and 22 of Taxation Ruling TR 92/20). | 1. No. While the holding of a driver's licence may be a condition of employment, it does not follow that the licence fees are deductible. They are private in nature and accordingly not deductible under subsection 51(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 . | 2. The right to drive on the public roads does not cease to be a private right merely because the taxpayer is employed in some capacity which involves the use of the public road system. (See Case R49 84 ATC 387; Case 104 (1984) 27 CTBR(NS) 836 ) | Examples: Commissioner of Taxation 17/06/93 | Previously issued as Draft TD93/D52


Legislative references: ITAA 51(1)
Case references: Case R49 84 ATC 387
Subject references: police, drivers licence