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person can claim tax deductions for expenses of self-education paid in the year of assessment
in connection with a prescribed course of education.
The amount allowable is the expenses actually paid, but subject to an upper limit of $30,000. Any expenses which are reimbursable by one's employer will not be allowed to claim the deduction. However, if the reimbursed expenses have been included as part of his assessable income, they will be deductible. A prescribed course of education means a course undertaken to gain or maintain qualifications for use in any employment. In other words, it must be related either to the present job or job in the future. Tuition and examination fees in connection with the course are deductible and it is the same for fees for materials essential to the course and purchased from course organisers. However, expenditure of a capital nature such as the cost of acquiring and installing a computer for a computer course and travelling expenses for attending a course are not deductible. Expenses on self-study which do not fall within the definition of the prescribed course of education cannot be deducted for salaries tax purposes. General interest classes, for example a "Tai Chi" course, will not be qualify as an employment-related course. (The interest rate for Tax Certificate purchased under the Pay-As-you-Earn Scheme has been adjusted to 4.7083 per cent since May 2, 1999.) | |
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Hot on the heels of the recent 240 kilometre Marathon of the Sands across the Sahara Desert, the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be holding a charity function in conjunction with the
Police Training School Officers' Mess on Wednesday, June 30.
The open-air function is under a tent on the pitch outside the "Oasis" Sportsman's Bar at PTS. It's to the theme of "A Casablanca Evening" so wear your tuxedos, fezzes, and other Humphrey Bogart and African items, and bring your inflatable pianos. There will be a "Sam" the piano player during cocktails, additional live music and a disco later in the evening, along with radio personality Steve James comparing. The event will also see presentations for those who completed the marathon. Tickets are $500 and include a sumptuous Casablanca buffet, soft drinks, beer and free parking for cars and camels. All are welcome and for tickets, contact the SPCA's Laurent Mak on 2598-1886 or fax 2802-7229. For further enquiries contact the Police Officers' Club Robbie McRobbie on 2591-1930, or Justin Shave at Police Tactical Unit on 2669-6225. | |
FORCE holiday bungalow accommodation is available from June 2 - 28, 1999 for Gazetted and Inspectorate officers and their civilian counterparts as follows: Ham Tin No.10, 1/F in Pui O, June 2-4, 6-12, 15-17, 20-25 Tung Tsz A4, June 2-4, 7-9, 11, 13-18, 21-28 Tong Fuk No.149A, 1/F, June 2, 6-11, 14, 20-24, 27-28 Pegasus Villa on Cheung Chau, June 4, 24-25, 27-28 Accommodation after June 28 will be allocated by ballot. For reservations, apply to PSB Holiday Facilities Unit at 2804-1135. Applicants please use the new application forms (Rev 98). You cannot apply for more than one bungalow during the same period. The following hotels are offering accommodation at reduced rates for Force members. Interested colleagues should contact the hotels directly for reservations. Hotel Sintra Macau (800-969145); Forum Hotel Shenzhen (2866-7699); Shenzhen Century Plaza Hotel (2598-0363); Shenzhen Nanhai Hotel (2315-5388); Guangzhou Hai Tao Hotel (2311-2283); Zhu Hai Holiday Resort Hotel (2838-7008); and Gold Coast Hotel (2452-8833). |
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THOUSANDS of dollars in cash prizes are just waiting to be won in the Helping Business Awards Scheme 1999. The competition, organised by the Business and Services Promotion Unit of the Financial Secretary's Office, is open to all civil servants, including Force staff. The competition is to encourage a helping business culture within the civil service. Participants should submit helping-business proposals either in their own area of work or in any area of Government services. Submissions can be made either individually or as a team. Deadline for submissions is July 30 and winners will be announced in October. For enquiries contact Moses Lau 2810-3440. Or fax 2537-7725 or email bspu7@bspu.gcn.gov.hk. | |
IF you were under training at Police Training School in 1989, the Police Offiders' Club would like to invite you to a 10th Anniversary Reunion Dinner on August 7. Tickets cost just $300 per person (guests limited to 1 per officer), and cheques made payable to "Police Officers' Club" should be sent to the AM POC, together with your name, UI No., P.I. squad, posting and telephone No. before June 30.
*June 20 ( Fathers' Day):
*June 25 (7 pm - 9 pm):
*June 25 from 5.30 pm:
*July 6 to August 5 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons:
* If you're having a meeting at the Club, book a morning coffee/tea break and receive a discount coupon for lunch in the Beat Cafe!
* Fathers' Day "Amazing Asian Dinner Buffet" from 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm. Only $168 per adult, $98 for children (4-12 years) - book now and you'll receive a $100 discount coupon for use on your next visit. * Chef's June Recommendations - Pigeon at an incredible $10 per dish, and Sauted Prawns with Chilli, also just $10!
* Don't forget with summer coming you can have a great BBQ Party at the POC. For all catering bookings and enquiries, please call 2591-1924. |
