Background

Client has been invoiced legal fees for the advice and assistance regarding a Visa for non-resident employees.

Question

Are these legal fees tax deductible?

Answer

If the fees relate to steps that the client is taking to employ or relocate someone who will be engaged in their existing business activities then the fees would generally be deductible to the employer under the general deduction provisions in section 8-1 ITAA 1997.

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