Arthur was seconded to work in Hong Kong since 1 April 2020 at an annual salary of $800,000.  During the first six months he was provided with a two bedroom suite in a three star hotel in Wanchai until 30 September 2020.  Arthur then moved to a flat in Repulse Bay and his rent was fully paid for by his employer. Calculate the rental value to be included in his assessable income for the year of assessment 2020/21.

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Arthur was seconded to work in Hong Kong since 1 April 2020 at an annual salary of $800,000.  During the first six months he was provided with a two bedroom suite in a three star hotel in Wanchai until 30 September 2020.  Arthur then moved to a flat in Repulse Bay and his rent was fully paid for by his employer.

Calculate the rental value to be included in his assessable income for the year of assessment 2020/21.

Select one:
a.

$72,000

b.

$80,000

c.

$40,000

d.

$56,000

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