Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
32‑10 Meaning of entertainment32‑10 Meaning of entertainment
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32‑10 Meaning of entertainment
(1) Entertainment means: (a) entertainment by way of food, drink or *recreation; or (b) accommodation or travel to do with providing entertainment by way of food, drink or *recreation. (2) You are taken to provide entertainment even if business discussions or transactions occur.
Note: These are some examples of what is entertainment:
Note: business lunches
Note: social functions.
Note: These are some examples of what is not entertainment:
Note: meals on business travel overnight
Note: theatre attendance by a critic
Note: a restaurant meal of a food writer.