How is the net amount for a tax period calculated in GST? Why is this concept important? Question 2 (6 marks) Explain briefly whether the following receipts are assessable income. Include references to any relevant provisions in the ITAA1997 or ITAA1936.

a) A car valued at $15,000 given as a prize to a depositor of a building society. The competition was open to all those who were able to maintain a minimum balance of $10,000 for the year. b) An exchange gain (not of an income character) of $1 million made by a large industrial company on repayment of long term loans. c) A travel allowance of $4,500 (paid at 45 cents per kilometre for 10,000 km travel) paid to an employee by an employer because the employee was carrying out tasks required by the employer. Question 3 (6 marks) Explain the role and key features of the foreign income tax offset regime.