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Changes to income and assets from a business structure 043-03130000



This document outlines information on when the income and assets of business structures need to be reassessed following a change in business activity.

Businesses assessment

Businesses are usually assessed using financial statements and income tax returns for a previous full financial year, however customers may advise that the business activity has changed significantly enough that they request the business to be reassessed using different financial data.

Changes could include:

  • business activity commencing
  • downturn in business activity
  • business activity ceasing
  • sale of business
  • seasonal changes

Service Officers and Complex Assessment Officers must use the correct date of event for business income and assets.

Contents

Seasonal downturn in business

Unexpected downturn in business

Irregular or intermittent business activity

Business has ceased or has been sold

Seasonal business activity has ceased completely

Withdrawal from partnership

Raising social security debts due to self-employment or business income

Commencement of a new business or purchase of a business enterprise

Obtaining an estimate of business income

Steps to assess an interim profit and loss statement

Steps to assess an interim balance sheet