Division 2: Sale or storage of private vehicles

14.3.14   Loss on sale of private vehicle
14.3.15   Storage rather than sale of vehicle
14.3.16   Removal of vehicle on return to Australia

14.3.14   Loss on sale of private vehicle

 

TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 53.

1.

A member posted overseas is entitled to be reimbursed the amount of a loss incurred on the sale of a private vehicle. All these conditions must be met.

 

a.

The vehicle must be owned by the member.

 

b.

The member bought the vehicle before the official written notice of the posting was issued.

 

c.

The member must sell the vehicle in Australia because of the long-term posting.

 

d.

The price the member obtained the vehicle for is less than the market price for a vehicle of the same model, age and similar condition.

 

e.

The CDF is satisfied that the member made reasonable efforts to dispose of the vehicle without incurring a loss. The CDF must consider all these criteria.

 

i.

How the member sought to dispose of the vehicle.

 

ii.

When and how widely the member advertised the vehicle for sale.

 

iii.

The nature and extent of offers made for the vehicle.

 

iv.

Particulars of the sale made by the member.

 

v.

Any other relevant aspect of the sale.

2.

The maximum entitlement under this clause is AUD 1,400.

Exception: If a member buys a vehicle after date of issue of the posting order, the maximum entitlement is AUD 700.

3.

The member must apply in writing to the Overseas Administration Team for reimbursement.

4.

This entitlement applies to one private vehicle for each posting.

5.

A member may choose to transfer their loss on sale entitlement from a private vehicle to a towable item. This includes a caravan or trailer.

 

Persons who can make the decision under paragraph 14.3.14.1.e on behalf of the Secretary/CDF:

Senior ADF Representative at the overseas post

A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in Southern Victoria who is:

-       Overseas Administration Team Leader

-       Personnel Administration Manager Specialist

-       Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager

-       Director Personnel Administration Centre

14.3.15   Storage rather than sale of vehicle

 

TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 54.

1.

A member who is entitled to reimbursement for loss on sale of a vehicle, may choose to store the vehicle instead. All these conditions must be met.

 

a.

The vehicle is owned by the member, on the date the official written notice of the posting was issued.

 

b.

The vehicle is stored in a commercial storage area.

Note: Any private storage with relatives or friends is not a commercial storage area.

2.

The member is entitled to be reimbursed for storage costs up to AUD 1,400. This amount includes maintenance costs included in the storage costs.

3.

The member must meet these costs.

 

a.

Transporting the vehicle from the posting location in Australia to or from the commercial storage facility.

 

b.

Preparing the vehicle for storage.

 

c.

Insurance for the vehicle, if it becomes unregistered.

 

d.

Any damage caused by or to the vehicle, if it becomes unregistered and is unsafe to drive.

 

To be reimbursed under subclause 2, the member must apply in writing to the Overseas Administration Team, attaching receipts.

4.

A member may choose to transfer their storage entitlement from a private vehicle to a towable item. This includes a caravan or trailer.

14.3.16   Removal of vehicle on return to Australia

 

TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 55.

1.

If a member retains ownership of a vehicle in Australia during the period of posting overseas, they are entitled to a removal of the vehicle on return to Australia.

2.

The maximum amount that may be reimbursed is the cost of removal from the member’s last posting in Australia, to the new posting location in Australia.

3.

The member must meet any costs in excess of subclause 2. This includes any of these amounts.

 

a.

Travel costs from any other storage location.

 

b.

Insurance for the vehicle if it becomes unregistered.

 

c.

Any damage caused by or to the vehicle while it is being removed, if it becomes unregistered and is unsafe to drive.

 

d.

Any damage the vehicle causes while it is being removed if it becomes unregistered and is unsafe to drive.

4.

A member is entitled to a removal of up to two vehicles on return to Australia. The removal is to be carried out under the normal within-Australia provisions.

See: Chapter 6 Part 6, Removals and storage

Exception: Chapter 6 Part 6 Division 5 clause 6.6.34 provides that vehicles to be removed must be registered and roadworthy. That clause does not apply for removal on return to Australia if the member makes a written statement that the vehicle is safe to drive.

 

PACMAN                                                            AL1 (September 2010)                             Chapter 14 – Part 3 Division 2 – 1