Maggie is a medical specialist, who tests for COVID-19 virus in samples sent by COVID testing sites from all over Victoria. During the current tax year, Maggie received $85,000 in net wages ($35,000 in PAYG was withheld). Maggie also earned $2,000 on interest from a term deposit and $5,000 from a lottery win. As part of her employment arrangements, Maggie's employer provides her with a protective coat to be used when she is in the laboratory. Occasionally, Maggie works late if the lab-work task is not completed on time. When this occurs, Maggie takes an Uber (ride-sourcing service) home, which is then reimbursed by her employer.  Her employer has also provided Maggie with an interest-free loan. Currently, Maggie has made use of this facility to pay for specialist training on vaccinations, which cost $2,500 (an allowable deduction). Maggie had borrowed the funds on 1 July 2022 and will repay the debt by the 30 June 2023. 

Maggie also sold shares, which she had purchased in January 2010 for $13,000, paying an additional $1,000 in brokerage fees. Maggie received $45,500 for the sale on the 3 July 2023, with the contract being signed on 26 June 2023. However, she paid $3,000 in brokerage fees, which reduced the amount she received to $42,500. Maggie has a carried forward loss of $1,000 relating to the sale of a collectable in a prior year.

Maggie is an Australian resident for tax purposes, does not have private health insurance and is single with no children. Maggie has a higher education debt remaining of $8,350.

REQUIRED

Determine the Australian income tax consequences of the above fact situation for the year ending 30 June 2023. show  complete analysis  including references to appropriate sources of tax law, presenting all workings and/or explanations and identifying all relevant elements to support your analysis.

 Q1: Identify each fringe benefit provided to Maggie and determine whether an exemption applies. 6 marks

Q2:Explain the impact the fringe benefits will have on Maggie's taxable income and/or net tax payable (refundable). (2 mark)

Q3:Calculate Maggie's net capital gain (loss). (6 marks)

Q4:Calculate Maggie's taxable income, briefly explaining each line item. (4 marks)

Q5:Calculate Maggie's net income tax payable (refund). (6 marks)