- 15 Marks
TAX – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q6 – Tax Planning and Management
Compute the capital allowances for John Bull Nigeria Limited over the first five years of assessment and allocate initial allowances.
Question
John Bull Nigeria Limited, a manufacturing company, commenced business on August 1, 2011, and prepared accounts to July 31 each year. The company incurred the following qualifying capital expenditure:
- July 1, 2011: Plant and Equipment (N500,000)
- October 31, 2011: Motor Vehicle (N300,000)
- December 13, 2011: Factory Building (N400,000)
- January 15, 2012: Motor Vehicle (N1,000,000)
- June 1, 2012: Plant and Equipment (N200,000)
The following disposals were made:
- Part of equipment bought for N200,000 on July 1, 2010 was sold for N50,000 on December 31, 2013.
- Motor vehicle bought for N300,000 on October 31, 2011, was sold for N400,000 on December 31, 2012.
Required:
a. Compute Capital Allowances for the first FIVE Years of Assessment. (11 Marks)
b. Place the assets in the relevant Years of Assessment for the purpose of initial allowance. (2 Marks)
c. Compute the Balancing Charge or Allowance in relation to the assets disposed. (2 Marks)
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