Sophie Jones, an Australian resident, owns and operates a beauty
clinic specialising in laser cosmetic procedures. She has a
reputation as being competent and trustworthy and obtains much of
her business by word-of-mouth. In August 2018 she ordered a new
laser machine from FracPro Pty Ltd which had just come on to the
market. The company sales representative assured Sophie that it was
the latest technology in laser treatment and would result in very
little downtime to the client. After attending a one-day training
session by the supplier in Sydney, she undertook her first
procedure using the new machine in September. Whilst Sophie
followed the instructions and applied the technique she had
learned, her first client Kate suffered severe blistering which
later led to some permanent scarring. Sophie ceased using the
machine immediately and contacted FracPro. Following investigation
by the manufacturer, it was discovered that the settings had not
been calibrated correctly in the factory, resulting in excessive
heat distribution on the skin. Sophie and Kate both sued FracPro
for compensation and the matter was settled out of court in January
2019. The following amounts were received: Sophie Lump sum damages
for potential loss of reputation $100,000 Compensation for loss of
income whilst the machine was being replaced $20,000 Reimbursement
of legal fees $7,000 Kate A lump sum payment for pain and suffering
$120,000 Payment of ongoing medical and cosmetic surgery costs
$50,000 Interest on the lump sum payment $8,000 Required: Advise
both Kate and Sophie of the taxation consequences of receiving the
above amounts (20 marks).