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Kluong503(Newbie)Newbie
13 Dec 2022

Hi,


I recently purchased a franchise with Jim's . It costs $28,000 initially. I understand that this is considered as investment in the business and cannot be claimed as deductible expenses.


Due to personal circumstance I could not keep operating the business and willingly surrendered the franchise back to Jim's . This also happens in the same financial year that i purchase it.


So i was wondering can this be considered as capital loss in my end of year return? As i have given up my right to trade under Jim's brand my franchise/business ceased to exist . I didn't profit anything from the event of closing the business down as it is not sold to anyone .Hence my initial investment of $28k is a complete loss.


Can someone please help to clarify.


Many thanks

Kevin

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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
14 Dec 2022

Yes, it is a capital loss - record on tax return, then claim against any capital gains made in future.


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