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A NEW TAX SYSTEM (FAMILY ASSISTANCE) ACT 1999 - SECT 57GB Extension of meaning of qualifying child in a blended family case

A NEW TAX SYSTEM (FAMILY ASSISTANCE) ACT 1999 - SECT 57GB

Extension of meaning of qualifying child in a blended family case

  (1)   This section applies if:

  (a)   2 individuals are members of the same couple; and

  (b)   either or both of the individuals have a child from another relationship (whether before or after the 2 individuals became members of that couple).

  (2)   While the 2 individuals are members of that couple, each child who is a qualifying child of one member of the couple is taken also to be a qualifying child of the other member of the couple.