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Mindy has lived her whole live in Perth Australia and after finishing high school she trained at Western Australian Symphony Orchestra until 2021 when she graduated. Mindy has been travelling around the world as a musician since graduation. Here is some information she has shared with you and requested for your assistance:

Mindy spent 15/2/2021 to 15/9/2021 in Rome and earnt AUD $25,000.00 which she got paid in 1 lump sum on 15/9/2021.

Mindy returned to Australia to perform at the Perth Concert Hall from 1/10/2021 to 20/10/2021.

After which she was contracted to work on a cruise ship performing for the passengers every second night.

Mindy left Australia in this cruise ship on 25/10/2021 and will be on the cruise ship for 2 months.

The cruise will go between Australia and Singapore 4 times during that period.

Mindy stated in Australia once the cruise contract ended till 25/02/2022.

Mindy flew from Australia to the UK on 25/02/2022 and stayed there for the rest of the financial year.

Mindy Earned AUD $15,000.00 for her time at Perth Concert Hall and AUD $65,000.00 for her time on the cruise ship.

Whilst she was in the UK Anita earnt AUD $100,000.00 as she was contracted to write songs for new and upcoming boy band Unsync.

Whilst performing at Perth Concert Hall, Mindys guitar needed servicing and she paid AUD $1,300.00 to get it serviced.

As a WASO alumni, Mindy has to pay an annual membership fee of AUD $5,000.00, this enables her to access their library of music which she uses regularly to prepare for her performances.

Mindy loves animals and donates AUD $100.00 quarterly to RSPCA in Australia.

Mindy performs in ball gowns which she rents for the night solely for her performance, she spent AUD $5000.00 on items this financial year.

Mindy provided the following receipts for her flights.

Australia to Rome AUD $2,200.00

Rome to Australia AUD $1,800.00

Australia to UK AUD $3,300.00

Mindy paid for travel insurance for year AUD $5,800,00 for her equipment as it was part if a requirement of all her contracts to perform.

Mindy has no children and no private health insurance.

Mindy has a HECS debt of $60,000.00.

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You need to calculate Mindy s tax payable or refund from the ATO for 2022. (15 marks)

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