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How do I let DT Max know whether or not my client is a hobby farmer?

In the program, the phrase "hobby farmer" refers to a farmer whose farming activities are not the main source of income. That person may be a farmer on a part-time basis, or as a pastime.

In order to indicate to DT Max that your client is a hobby farmer, enter the keyword Rest-Farm-Losses and select Yes. DT Max will then restrict the farm loss according to the lesser of the following amounts:

  (a)   the farm loss for the year
or
(b)   $2,500 plus the lesser of:
  (i)   1/2 (farm loss less $2,500)
  or
  (ii)   $6,250

If you enter a T5013 and select the option Farming, DT Max will assume that your client is a hobby farmer. The instalments will therefore be calculated on a quarterly basis rather than on an annual basis.

November 21, 2013