Question

Q20.12.7

(Tax losses, a partner in a partnership)

The following data relate to Stephanie Garner, a resident taxpayer. Stephanie derives income from a public relations business and is also a partner in a marketing business.

	2015/16	2016/17	2017/18
Assessable business income	$ 93,400	$ 126,000	$ 133,400
General business deductions	80,000	129,000	119,200
Share of Partnership Net Income (Loss)	(21,800)	14,900	(5,600)
Superannuation and Gifts	4,000	11,000	8,000
Net exempt income	1,500	3,000	2,000

General business deductions are separate from personal superannuation, gifts, partnership losses and losses of previous years.

Please assume that the necessary tests have been satisfied such that any partnership losses from Stephanie's share in the marketing business may be deducted from other income as appropriate  

  Required: For each year, determine Stephanie’s Taxable Income and any losses that may be carried forward.

Answer 1