- 30 Marks
ATAX – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q1 – Taxation of Companies
Discusses tax planning concepts, anti-avoidance measures, tax evasion, double taxation, and non-tax factors influencing investor choices.
Question
Zezee Nigeria Limited was incorporated on September 7, 2012, but did not commence business until July 1, 2013. Based on its Memorandum and Articles of Association, the company was established to carry on distributorship and general contracting.
Extracts from Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income:
Additional information:
(i) Other Income comprises:
(ii) Administrative expenses include:
(iii) Details of Property, Plant and Equipment are as follows:
(iv) On January 2, 2015, the company bought another Motor
vehicle for N1,800,000
(v) Extracts of the Statements of Financial Position are given below:
You were recently appointed the Tax Consultant to the company. The directors sought your advice on whether or not to exercise the company’s right of election for the relevant years of assessment.
For all the relevant years of assessment, you are required to:
a. Compute the Adjusted Profit/Loss. (9 Marks)
b. Determine the Assessable Profit/Loss and advise the Company on whether or not to exercise its right of election. (6 Marks)
c. Compute the capital allowances. (4½ Marks)
d. Compute the tax liabilities. (10½ Marks)
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- Tags: Anti-Avoidance, Double Taxation, Investment Tax Factors, Tax Evasion, Tax Planning
- Level: Level 3
- Topic: Taxation of Companies