preti is working at the local private hospital as an admin assistant. She would like a career in nursing so she enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing degree hoping to eventually get a job as a nurse at this same private hospital. During the 2020 tax year Preti spent $20,000 on university fees (not HECS) and $500 on various books and stationery. She also studied a refresher course on hospital administration which cost $2,500 (not HECS) during the 2020 tax year.
Advise Preti what tax deductions she may be able to claim for the year ended 30 June 2020.
Your answer should refer to decided cases and legislation