Personal services income determination under Division 84-87 ITAA 1997 — PSI rules, PSB tests, and deduction restrictions
Determines whether income received by a personal services entity (PSE) is personal services income (PSI) under Division 84 ITAA 1997, and whether the entity qualifies as a personal services business (PSB) under Division 87.
Income is PSI if it is mainly a reward for the personal efforts or skills of an individual. Key indicators:
If income IS PSI, the entity may still be a PSB if it passes ANY ONE of these tests:
| Deduction | PSB | Non-PSB (PSI rules apply) |
|---|---|---|
| Salary/wages to associates | Allowed | Not deductible |
| Rent on premises | Allowed | Not deductible |
| Home office expenses | Allowed | Limited to individual-only costs |
| Entity maintenance costs | Allowed | Not deductible |
| Super contributions | Allowed | Attributed to individual |
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