About these instructions
Business and professional items 2018 will help you fill in the Business and professional items schedule for individuals 2018.
In these instructions, we provide information about:
- streamlined provisions for small business entities
- personal services income (PSI)
- business income you must show on the schedule
- deductions you may be able to claim.
Who should use these instructions?
Use these instructions if you are an individual who completed items 14, 15 or 16 on your tax return (supplementary section). You may also need to use these instructions if you have a net loss from a business activity carried on in partnership with others.
If you are required to complete the Business and professional items schedule you cannot lodge a paper tax return. You must lodge your tax return using myTax or through a registered tax agent.
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