A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination (No. 29) 2000

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A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination (No. 29) 2000

 

as amended

made under subsection 29-70(3) of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and subsection 4(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

This compilation was prepared on 18 May 2009
taking into account amendments up to Recipient Created Tax Invoice Embedded Agreement Amending Legislative Instrument 2009

 

Prepared by the Goods and Services Tax Centre of Expertise,
Australian Taxation Office

 

Citation (see Note 1)

  1. This determination may be cited as the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination (No. 29) 2000. 

Commencement (see Note 1)

2.                  (a) This determination commences on the date the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 commences.

(b) This determination does not revoke or vary any previous determination made by the Commissioner.

Application of determination

3.                  This determination applies to an entity not determined previously as being able to issue a tax invoice belonging to a class of tax invoices that may be issued by a recipient             

Classes of Tax Invoices that may be issued by the recipient of a taxable supply

4.                  A scrap metal dealer who is the recipient of a taxable supply, may issue a tax invoice that belongs to a class of tax invoices for a taxable supply of scrap metal where the recipient:

(i)                 establishes the value of those products after the supply is made using a qualitative or quantitative process; and

(ii) satisfies the requirements set out in Clause 5;

Requirements that must be satisfied by a recipient of a taxable supply

5. A recipient must satisfy the following requirements:

(a) the recipient must be registered for GST when the invoice is issued;

(b) the recipient must set out in the tax invoice the ABN of the supplier;

(c) the recipient must issue the original or a copy of the tax invoice to the supplier within 28 days of making, or determining, the value of a taxable supply and must retain the original or the copy;

(d) the recipient must issue the original or a copy of an adjustment note to the supplier within 28 days of the adjustment and must retain the original or the copy;

(e)               the recipient must reasonably comply with its obligations under the taxation laws;

(f)                 the  recipient must have either:

  • a written agreement with the supplier specifying the supplies to which it relates, that is current and effective when the RCTI is issued, agreeing that:

(i)                 the recipient can issue tax invoices in respect of the supplies;

(ii)                the supplier will not issue tax invoices in respect of the supplies;

(iii)              the supplier acknowledges that it is registered for GST when it enters into the agreement and that it will notify the recipient if it ceases to be registered;

(iv)             the recipient acknowledges that it is registered when it enters into the agreement and that it will notify the supplier if it ceases to be registered for GST; and

(v)               the recipient indemnifies the supplier for any liability for GST and penalty that may arise from an understatement of the GST payable on any of the specified supplies received on a tax invoice the recipient issues; or

  • an agreement with the supplier embedded in an RCTI it issues that contains the following statement:

The recipient and the supplier declare that this agreement applies to supplies to which this tax invoice relates. The recipient can issue tax invoices in respect of these supplies. The supplier will not issue tax invoices in respect of these supplies. The supplier acknowledges that it is registered for GST and that it will notify the recipient if it ceases to be registered. The recipient acknowledges that it is registered for GST and that it will notify the supplier if it ceases to be registered for GST. The recipient indemnifies the supplier for any liability for GST and penalty that may arise from an understatement of the GST payable on any of the specified supplies received on a tax invoice the recipient issues. Acceptance of this RCTI constitutes acceptance of the terms of this written agreement.

Both parties to this supply agree that they are parties to an RCTI agreement. The supplier agrees to notify the recipient if the supplier does not wish to accept the proposed agreement within 21 days of receiving this document

(g)               the recipient must not issue a document that would otherwise be a recipient created tax invoice, on or after the date when the recipient or the supplier has failed to comply with any of the requirements of this determination.

(h)               if the recipient has a current GST turnover of less than $1,000,000, it must notify the Commissioner in writing of the recipient's intention to use recipient created tax invoices.  This notification must be made before 14 days have elapsed after the first occasion that a recipient created tax invoice is issued by that recipient.

Definitions

6. The following expressions are defined for the purposes of this determination:

scrap metal means old metal that can be reworked.  This includes ferrous and non ferrous metals.

scrap metal dealer means an entity that principally supplies scrap metal.

7. Other expressions in this determination have the same meaning as in the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999.

 

Notes to the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination (No. 29) 2000

Note 1

The A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination (No. 29) 2000 (in force under subsection 29-70(3) of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and subsection 4(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Instruments

Title

Date of FRLI registration

Date of
commencement

A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination
(No. 29) 2000

see F2005B02753

1 July 2000

Recipient Created Tax Invoice - GST Terminologies Amending Legislative Instrument 2007

22 May 2007

(see F2007L01466)

21 June 2007

Recipient Created Tax Invoice Embedded Agreement Amending Legislative Instrument 2009

14 May 2009

(see F2009L01772)

1 July 2009

Table of Amendments

ad. = added or inserted      am. = amended      rep. = repealed      rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

Clause 5

am. (F2007L01466)

Clause 5

am. (F2009L01772)

 

Overview

The A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination (No. 29) 2000, as amended, is a legislative instrument made under the authority of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. It addresses the issue of defining specific classes of tax invoices that may be issued by recipients of taxable supplies under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The objective of this determination is to provide clarity and certainty regarding the circumstances under which recipients can issue tax invoices for certain types of supplies, specifically scrap metal in this case, and to outline the conditions that must be met for such invoices to be valid. The determination was enacted by the Australian Government and is administered by the Australian Taxation Office. It ensures that the tax system is applied consistently and fairly by specifying the requirements that recipients must meet to issue recipient created tax invoices (RCTI), including having a written or embedded agreement with the supplier and complying with other stipulated obligations.

Scope and Application

The A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination (No. 29) 2000 applies to entities that are not previously determined to be able to issue a tax invoice and belong to a class of tax invoices that may be issued by a recipient. Specifically, it applies to scrap metal dealers who are recipients of a taxable supply, enabling them to issue a tax invoice for the supply of scrap metal provided certain criteria are met. The determination applies at a Commonwealth level, as it is made under the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999, which is a federal act. The requirements for a scrap metal dealer to issue a recipient created tax invoice include establishing the value of the scrap metal through a qualitative or quantitative process, being registered for GST, meeting the stipulations set forth in Clause 5 of the determination, and either having a written agreement with the supplier or an embedded agreement in the tax invoice itself. Additionally, if the scrap metal dealer's GST turnover is less than $1,000,000, they must notify the Commissioner of their intention to use recipient created tax invoices within 14 days of issuing the first such invoice. This determination does not revoke or vary any previous determination made by the Commissioner and has been subject to amendments through subordinate instruments, including the Recipient Created Tax Invoice – GST Terminologies Amending Legislative Instrument 2007 and the Recipient Created Tax Invoice – Embedded Agreement Amending Legislative Instrument 2009.

Key Provisions

The A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 Classes of Recipient Created Tax Invoice Determination (No. 29) 2000 outlines the specific conditions under which a scrap metal dealer, as the recipient of a taxable supply, can issue a tax invoice for scrap metal. According to section 4, the recipient must establish the value of the scrap metal products post-supply using a qualitative or quantitative process, and they must also adhere to the detailed requirements outlined in section 5. These requirements include being registered for GST at the time of issuing the invoice, stating the supplier's ABN on the invoice, issuing the original or a copy of the tax invoice and an adjustment note to the supplier within 28 days, complying with their taxation obligations, and having a written agreement with the supplier that specifies the supplies and the roles of both parties. If the recipient has a GST turnover of less than $1,000,000, they must notify the Commissioner of their intention to use recipient created tax invoices within 14 days of issuing the first such invoice. The Act imposes several obligations on the parties involved. The recipient must ensure they meet all the stipulated conditions before issuing a recipient created tax invoice (RCTI). This includes maintaining a written agreement with the supplier that clearly delineates the terms of the supply and the responsibilities of each party. The supplier, on the other hand, must acknowledge their GST registration status and commit to not issuing tax invoices for the specified supplies. Additionally, the recipient must indemnify the supplier against any GST liabilities or penalties arising from understatements of GST on the invoices they issue. Failure to comply with any of these obligations can result in the recipient being unable to issue an RCTI. Breaching the provisions set forth in this determination can lead to various consequences. While the Act does not explicitly state specific penalties for non-compliance, it is important to note that failing to adhere to the requirements can result in the invalidity of the tax invoice issued. This can subsequently lead to complications in GST reporting and potential audits by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Furthermore, if the recipient fails to notify the Commissioner of their intention to use RCTIs within the stipulated timeframe, this could also result in penalties or scrutiny from the ATO. It is crucial for both recipients and suppliers to carefully follow the outlined requirements to avoid any adverse effects.

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