Finally, we have some clarity regarding the tax treatment of PCR and RAT tests.
If you have purchased a RAT test in order to be able to work you will now be eligible for a tax deduction for that expenditure. The tax deduction will be available from 1 July 2021. Please note however that the normal tax substantiation provisions apply, that is maintaining the appropriate tax receipts and records.
Additionally, for businesses, it is proposed that RAT, PCR and other coronavirus tests will be exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for the 2022 FBT year.
Legislation is currently before Parliament to rectify the above.
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