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AT – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q1a – Computation of Partnership Chargeable Income

Compute the partnership's chargeable income for the 2023 year of assessment.

Takyi and Kuro commenced a retail business in Goaso, Ghana on 1 January 2020, under the partnership name Ntaafo LTD, sharing profits and losses equally. On 1 January 2023, Tawia was admitted as a new partner. Takyi, Kuro, and Tawia then shared profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1 respectively. The partnership prepares its accounts to 31 December annually.

The partnership’s profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2023 is as follows:

Note GH¢ GH¢
Gross Trading Profit 4,365,000
Compensation (1) 50,000
Total Revenue 4,415,000
Less: Operating Expenses
Audit Fees 25,000
Rent and Rates (2) 348,000
Wages and Salaries (3) 1,410,000
Interest on Capital (4) 205,000
Contribution towards National Insurance Scheme 111,000
Trade Debts Written Off (Bad Debts) 92,000
Legal Fees (5) 43,000
Entertainment (6) 270,000
Motor Expenses (7) 87,000
Repairs and Maintenance (8) 190,000
Commission (9) 310,000
Printing and Stationery 82,000
Electricity and Telephone 51,000
Depreciation 123,000
Sundry Expenses 270,000
Total Expenses 3,617,000
Net Profit 798,000

Notes:

  1. Compensation:

    • Compensation received from suppliers for delays in supplies: GH¢70,000
    • Court fines paid to client for negligence: (GH¢20,000)

  2. Rent and Rates:

    • Rent for business premises: GH¢180,000
    • Rent for Takyi’s private residence: GH¢156,000 (Disallowed)
    • Business operating permit paid to Goaso Municipal Assembly: GH¢12,000

  3. Wages and Salaries:

    • Takyi: GH¢180,000
    • Kuro: GH¢240,000
    • Tawia: GH¢66,000
    • Mrs. Takyi (staff): GH¢120,000
    • Mrs. Tawia (staff): GH¢144,000
    • Other staff: GH¢660,000

  4. Interest on Capital:

    • Takyi: GH¢30,000
    • Kuro: GH¢40,000
    • Tawia: GH¢10,000
    • Bank interest: GH¢125,000

  5. Legal Fees:

    • Renewal of annual tenancy agreements: GH¢8,000
    • Collection of trade debts: GH¢10,000
    • Preparing contract documents (suppliers and contractors): GH¢5,000
    • Preparing contract documents to acquire a new company: GH¢20,000 (Disallowed)

  6. Entertainment:

    • The entertainment expenses relate to the partners’ private enjoyment (Disallowed).

  7. Motor Car Expenses:

    • Petrol: GH¢52,000
    • Repairs: GH¢30,000
    • Fines for late renewal of vehicle license: GH¢5,000 (Disallowed)

  8. Repairs and Maintenance:

    • Replacement of bolts and nuts on Plant and Machinery: GH¢10,000
    • Major expenditure on Landscaping and Renovation: GH¢180,000 (Capitalized)

  9. Commission:

    • Takyi (for introducing a new customer to the business): GH¢20,000 (Disallowed)
    • Salesmen and Saleswomen: GH¢230,000
    • Unidentified recipient: GH¢60,000 (Disallowed)

Other Information:

  • Capital allowance agreed with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) was GH¢234,000 for the 2023 year of assessment.

Required:
Compute the partnership’s chargeable income for the 2023 year of assessment.

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PT – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q4a – Chargeable Income Computation

Compute the chargeable income and tax payable for Amasa Architecture and Building LTD for the 2022 and 2023 years of assessment.

Amasa Architecture and Building LTD has been in business for the past seven years. The following information relates to the company’s operations for the years ending 31 December 2022 and 2023.

DETAILS 2022 (GH¢) 2023 (GH¢)
Profit before tax 795,000 2,110,000
Provision for Depreciation 230,000 115,000
Donation to Manhyia Children Home (Approved by Social Welfare Department) 350,000 210,000
Donation towards 2023 Adae Kese Festival 105,000 150,000
Capital allowance agreed with the Ghana Revenue Authority 1,500,000 1,700,000
Withholding tax paid as contained in certificates received 10,000 25,000

Required:
Using the information provided above, compute the chargeable income and tax payable by Amasa Architecture and Building LTD for the years of assessment 2022 and 2023.

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TAX – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q4 – Taxation of Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships

Calculate the chargeable income of each partner before and after the admission of a new partner and determine the basis period.

The Managing Partner of Aarinola Sunkanmi & Co., a firm of Estate Surveyors and Valuers based in Lagos, has invited you to calculate the Chargeable income of each of the firm’s partners after the admission of Mariam in 2014.

The information relating to the Partnership are as follows:

(a) The firm makes up its accounts up to 31 December of each year.

(b) Extracts from the books of account for the year ended 31 December 2014, are listed below:

Description Amount (₦)
Net profit for the year 1,380,000
Depreciation 450,000
Capital Allowances for the year 366,300
Balancing Allowance 72,500
Balancing Charge 75,480
Profit on sale of fixed assets 77,500
Legal expenses for successfully defending one of the partners for professional misconduct 14,000

(c) Other information:

(i) The THREE partners are Aarinola, Olasunkanmi and Murphiefe.

(ii) Profit sharing ratio is as follows:

  • Aarinola: 2
  • Olasunkanmi: 1
  • Murphiefe: 1

(iii) Aarinola and Murphiefe received ₦15,000 each as interest on loan per annum.

(iv) Salaries paid to each partner are as follows:

  • Aarinola: ₦140,000 per annum
  • Olasunkanmi: ₦60,000 per annum
  • Murphiefe: ₦60,000 per annum

(v) Olasunkanmi ceased to be a partner on 30 June 2014. Mariam was admitted on 1 July 2014. Mariam’s salary was fixed at ₦60,000 per annum. She also received interest on capital of ₦10,000 per annum.

(vi) Included in travelling expenses is the sum of ₦12,000 paid towards the annual vacation of Aarinola, the Principal Partner.

(vii) On Mariam’s admission in July 2014, the profit sharing ratio was changed to:

  • Aarinola: 10
  • Murphiefe: 7
  • Mariam: 3

Required:

a. Compute the Chargeable Income of each partner: i. Prior to admission of Mariam (9 Marks)
ii. Post-admission of Mariam (9 Marks)

b. State the basis period for the existing partners. (2 Marks)

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TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SB – Q3 – Taxation of Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships

Computation of adjusted income and chargeable income for partners in a firm with adjustments for disallowable expenses.

Muyiwa, Seyi, and Akpan are partners in an accounting firm in Lagos, Museak & Co (Chartered Accountants). The Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2015, is shown below:

Additional Information:

  1. Donation was for laying the foundation of a new church.
  2. Repairs for Muyiwa’s wife’s vehicle, costing ₦550,000, were included under repairs and maintenance.
  3. Medical expenses of ₦500,000 were incurred for flying a partner’s father-in-law abroad.
  4. Akpan contributed ₦500,000 under the Pension Reforms Act 2004 (as amended).
  5. Capital allowances agreed with the tax authority were ₦4,000,000.
  6. Partners’ profit-sharing ratio: Muyiwa 6; Seyi 4; Akpan 2.

Required:

  1. Compute the adjusted income of Museak & Co for tax purposes. (6 Marks)
  2. Compute the chargeable income of each partner. (6 Marks)
  3. Compute the tax payable by each partner. (8 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2018 – L2 – SA – Q1a – Personal Income Tax (PIT)

Calculate the personal income tax payable by Dr. Ogungbemi for the relevant year of assessment.

Dr. Alade Ogungbemi retired from the service of Oyo State Government after attaining 60 years of age on July 31, 2017. He secured an employment with TUC Foods Limited as human resources manager, effective August 1, 2017.

The following details were provided:

  1. Salary: January 1 – July 31, 2017: N420,000 per month
  2. New employment: N4,800,000 per annum
  3. Pension income, effective August 1, 2017: N840,000 per annum
  4. Transport allowance (new employment): N120,000 per annum
  5. Rent allowance (new employment): N720,000 per annum
  6. Contributions to national housing fund and contributory pension fund scheme at 2½% and 7½% of gross income, respectively
  7. Rental income received (gross):
    • July 19, 2015: N240,000
    • December 1, 2015: N120,000
    • July 4, 2016: N360,000
    • December 4, 2016: N420,000
  8. Dr. Ogungbemi is married and has four children. All except one, aged 20 years, are still in school.
  9. Dr. Ogungbemi has a life assurance policy with a sum assured of N7,500,000 and an annual premium of N460,000. His aged parents live with him, and neither of them has an income.

Required:
Compute the personal income tax payable by Dr. Ogungbemi for the relevant year of assessment.

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PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q1c – Tax Administration

Calculate the taxes payable for each quarter for Bumu Manufacturing Company based on estimated chargeable income and tax paid.

c) You have been offered an appointment by Bumu Manufacturing Company (BMC) as Tax Manager responsible for preparing and filing tax returns on behalf of the company. BMC files its returns with the Osu Medium Taxpayers Office of the Ghana Revenue Authority. The company’s Tax Identification Number is C0000261178. The company prepares accounts to 31 December each year.

BMC estimated its chargeable income for the 2019 year of assessment as GH¢3,000,000. Subsequently, the company secured a Government contract and anticipates in the third (3rd) quarter that its chargeable income would be GH¢4,500,000.

Additional Information:
Tax paid on account:
1st quarter GH¢100,000
2nd quarter GH¢120,000
3rd quarter GH¢200,000

Required:
Compute the taxes payable for BMC for each quarter.
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PT – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q3a – Income Tax Liabilities

Computation of chargeable income for a physically challenged employee with various benefits and allowances.

Mr. Antitom (physically challenged) was employed as a Chief Accountant of Nangode Ltd on 1 April 2020 on an annual basic salary of GH¢60,000 x 10,000 – GH¢100,000. He was entitled to the following monthly allowances and benefits:

Allowances & Benefits Monthly Amount (GH¢)
Responsibility Allowance 4,400
Professional Allowance 6,600
House Help Allowance 8,200
Utilities 4,200
Overtime Allowance 6,000
Provision of furnished accommodation by the employer for which he paid 5% of his basic salary.
Provision of vehicle and fuel by the employer for both official and private use.
Bonus payment amounting to 25% of his basic salary.
He contributed 5.5% of his basic salary to the Mandatory Pension Scheme and an additional 10% to a Voluntary Pension Scheme approved by the National Pension Regulatory Authority.
Married with 3 children, 2 in approved Senior High Schools in Ghana, 1 at the University of South Africa.
Earned interest of GH¢4,000 on a savings account with Kilma Bank.
Received a net dividend of GH¢20,480 from an investment with Enoga Securities.
Required:
Compute the chargeable income of Mr. Antitom for the 2022 year of assessment.
(20 marks)

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PT – Nov2019 – L2 – Q4a – Corporate Tax Liabilities

This question asks to compute the chargeable income of Valentine Ghana Limited for the 2018 tax year based on the provided financial statements and additional information.

Valentine Ghana Limited is a producer of love greeting cards, and the following was extracted from its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018.
a) Valentine Ghana Limited is a producer of love greeting cards and the following was
extracted from its financial statements for the year ended 31 December,2018.

Deduct:

Net Profit: GH¢346,110
Additional Information:
i) Capital allowances for the year were GH¢204,000, as agreed with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
ii) The figures for repairs and maintenance include an amount of GH¢33,150 for the cost of erecting a new gate to the factory.
iii) 50% of other income was the personal rental income of the Managing Director.
iv) One-third of vehicle running expenses was expended on the personal car of the Managing Director, used for the company’s operation based on company policy.

Required:
Calculate the chargeable income of Valentine Ghana Limited for 2018 Year of Assessment.
(8 marks)

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PT – Nov2019 – L2 – Q3c – Income Tax Liabilities

This question focuses on determining the chargeable income and tax liability of an expatriate working in Ghana.

Lord Pakro was seconded to Ghana from the Crops Scientists Institute in USA as a Crop Scientist to Crop Research Institute in Ghana, for a period of 5 months, starting from 1 August, 2018. He was based at Nyankpala (Northern part of Ghana), one of the farming sites of the Crop Research Institute.

His conditions of service were as follows:
GH¢

Salary: 6,000 per month
Expatriate allowance: 2,000 per month
Risk allowance: 1,000 per month
He was provided with a furnished bungalow and a Toyota Pick-up vehicle with driver and fuel for both official and private activities.

In addition to the above, the parent company agreed to meet his commitment at home during his six-month stay in Ghana at $1,200 per month. The average exchange rate has been $1=GH¢5.00.

Required:
Determine Lord Pakro’s chargeable income and tax liability, if any, during his stay in the country. Produce the related notes guiding your determination.
(6 marks)

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PT – May 2020 – L2 – Q4b – Special considerations for taxation of gifts and capital allowances.

Calculation of the chargeable income for Stella-VD Ltd for the 2018 year of assessment.

The Company’s assets include the following:

Type of Assets Date of Acquisition Cost (GH¢)
Factory Building 01/10/2017 300,000
Plant and Machinery 25/10/2017 171,000
Delivery Van 01/11/2017 50,000
Computers 01/10/2017 40,000
Furniture and Fittings 10/12/2017 150,000
Other Office Equipment 01/10/2017 200,000
Office Building 30/06/2018 500,000
Required:
Required:
a) Compute the appropriate capital allowance for 2017 and 2018 year of assessment. (8 marks)
b) Calculate the chargeable income of the company for assessment year 2018.
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AT – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q1a – Computation of Partnership Chargeable Income

Compute the partnership's chargeable income for the 2023 year of assessment.

Takyi and Kuro commenced a retail business in Goaso, Ghana on 1 January 2020, under the partnership name Ntaafo LTD, sharing profits and losses equally. On 1 January 2023, Tawia was admitted as a new partner. Takyi, Kuro, and Tawia then shared profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1 respectively. The partnership prepares its accounts to 31 December annually.

The partnership’s profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2023 is as follows:

Note GH¢ GH¢
Gross Trading Profit 4,365,000
Compensation (1) 50,000
Total Revenue 4,415,000
Less: Operating Expenses
Audit Fees 25,000
Rent and Rates (2) 348,000
Wages and Salaries (3) 1,410,000
Interest on Capital (4) 205,000
Contribution towards National Insurance Scheme 111,000
Trade Debts Written Off (Bad Debts) 92,000
Legal Fees (5) 43,000
Entertainment (6) 270,000
Motor Expenses (7) 87,000
Repairs and Maintenance (8) 190,000
Commission (9) 310,000
Printing and Stationery 82,000
Electricity and Telephone 51,000
Depreciation 123,000
Sundry Expenses 270,000
Total Expenses 3,617,000
Net Profit 798,000

Notes:

  1. Compensation:

    • Compensation received from suppliers for delays in supplies: GH¢70,000
    • Court fines paid to client for negligence: (GH¢20,000)

  2. Rent and Rates:

    • Rent for business premises: GH¢180,000
    • Rent for Takyi’s private residence: GH¢156,000 (Disallowed)
    • Business operating permit paid to Goaso Municipal Assembly: GH¢12,000

  3. Wages and Salaries:

    • Takyi: GH¢180,000
    • Kuro: GH¢240,000
    • Tawia: GH¢66,000
    • Mrs. Takyi (staff): GH¢120,000
    • Mrs. Tawia (staff): GH¢144,000
    • Other staff: GH¢660,000

  4. Interest on Capital:

    • Takyi: GH¢30,000
    • Kuro: GH¢40,000
    • Tawia: GH¢10,000
    • Bank interest: GH¢125,000

  5. Legal Fees:

    • Renewal of annual tenancy agreements: GH¢8,000
    • Collection of trade debts: GH¢10,000
    • Preparing contract documents (suppliers and contractors): GH¢5,000
    • Preparing contract documents to acquire a new company: GH¢20,000 (Disallowed)

  6. Entertainment:

    • The entertainment expenses relate to the partners’ private enjoyment (Disallowed).

  7. Motor Car Expenses:

    • Petrol: GH¢52,000
    • Repairs: GH¢30,000
    • Fines for late renewal of vehicle license: GH¢5,000 (Disallowed)

  8. Repairs and Maintenance:

    • Replacement of bolts and nuts on Plant and Machinery: GH¢10,000
    • Major expenditure on Landscaping and Renovation: GH¢180,000 (Capitalized)

  9. Commission:

    • Takyi (for introducing a new customer to the business): GH¢20,000 (Disallowed)
    • Salesmen and Saleswomen: GH¢230,000
    • Unidentified recipient: GH¢60,000 (Disallowed)

Other Information:

  • Capital allowance agreed with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) was GH¢234,000 for the 2023 year of assessment.

Required:
Compute the partnership’s chargeable income for the 2023 year of assessment.

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PT – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q4a – Chargeable Income Computation

Compute the chargeable income and tax payable for Amasa Architecture and Building LTD for the 2022 and 2023 years of assessment.

Amasa Architecture and Building LTD has been in business for the past seven years. The following information relates to the company’s operations for the years ending 31 December 2022 and 2023.

DETAILS 2022 (GH¢) 2023 (GH¢)
Profit before tax 795,000 2,110,000
Provision for Depreciation 230,000 115,000
Donation to Manhyia Children Home (Approved by Social Welfare Department) 350,000 210,000
Donation towards 2023 Adae Kese Festival 105,000 150,000
Capital allowance agreed with the Ghana Revenue Authority 1,500,000 1,700,000
Withholding tax paid as contained in certificates received 10,000 25,000

Required:
Using the information provided above, compute the chargeable income and tax payable by Amasa Architecture and Building LTD for the years of assessment 2022 and 2023.

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TAX – May 2015 – L2 – SB – Q4 – Taxation of Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships

Calculate the chargeable income of each partner before and after the admission of a new partner and determine the basis period.

The Managing Partner of Aarinola Sunkanmi & Co., a firm of Estate Surveyors and Valuers based in Lagos, has invited you to calculate the Chargeable income of each of the firm’s partners after the admission of Mariam in 2014.

The information relating to the Partnership are as follows:

(a) The firm makes up its accounts up to 31 December of each year.

(b) Extracts from the books of account for the year ended 31 December 2014, are listed below:

Description Amount (₦)
Net profit for the year 1,380,000
Depreciation 450,000
Capital Allowances for the year 366,300
Balancing Allowance 72,500
Balancing Charge 75,480
Profit on sale of fixed assets 77,500
Legal expenses for successfully defending one of the partners for professional misconduct 14,000

(c) Other information:

(i) The THREE partners are Aarinola, Olasunkanmi and Murphiefe.

(ii) Profit sharing ratio is as follows:

  • Aarinola: 2
  • Olasunkanmi: 1
  • Murphiefe: 1

(iii) Aarinola and Murphiefe received ₦15,000 each as interest on loan per annum.

(iv) Salaries paid to each partner are as follows:

  • Aarinola: ₦140,000 per annum
  • Olasunkanmi: ₦60,000 per annum
  • Murphiefe: ₦60,000 per annum

(v) Olasunkanmi ceased to be a partner on 30 June 2014. Mariam was admitted on 1 July 2014. Mariam’s salary was fixed at ₦60,000 per annum. She also received interest on capital of ₦10,000 per annum.

(vi) Included in travelling expenses is the sum of ₦12,000 paid towards the annual vacation of Aarinola, the Principal Partner.

(vii) On Mariam’s admission in July 2014, the profit sharing ratio was changed to:

  • Aarinola: 10
  • Murphiefe: 7
  • Mariam: 3

Required:

a. Compute the Chargeable Income of each partner: i. Prior to admission of Mariam (9 Marks)
ii. Post-admission of Mariam (9 Marks)

b. State the basis period for the existing partners. (2 Marks)

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TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SB – Q3 – Taxation of Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships

Computation of adjusted income and chargeable income for partners in a firm with adjustments for disallowable expenses.

Muyiwa, Seyi, and Akpan are partners in an accounting firm in Lagos, Museak & Co (Chartered Accountants). The Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2015, is shown below:

Additional Information:

  1. Donation was for laying the foundation of a new church.
  2. Repairs for Muyiwa’s wife’s vehicle, costing ₦550,000, were included under repairs and maintenance.
  3. Medical expenses of ₦500,000 were incurred for flying a partner’s father-in-law abroad.
  4. Akpan contributed ₦500,000 under the Pension Reforms Act 2004 (as amended).
  5. Capital allowances agreed with the tax authority were ₦4,000,000.
  6. Partners’ profit-sharing ratio: Muyiwa 6; Seyi 4; Akpan 2.

Required:

  1. Compute the adjusted income of Museak & Co for tax purposes. (6 Marks)
  2. Compute the chargeable income of each partner. (6 Marks)
  3. Compute the tax payable by each partner. (8 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2018 – L2 – SA – Q1a – Personal Income Tax (PIT)

Calculate the personal income tax payable by Dr. Ogungbemi for the relevant year of assessment.

Dr. Alade Ogungbemi retired from the service of Oyo State Government after attaining 60 years of age on July 31, 2017. He secured an employment with TUC Foods Limited as human resources manager, effective August 1, 2017.

The following details were provided:

  1. Salary: January 1 – July 31, 2017: N420,000 per month
  2. New employment: N4,800,000 per annum
  3. Pension income, effective August 1, 2017: N840,000 per annum
  4. Transport allowance (new employment): N120,000 per annum
  5. Rent allowance (new employment): N720,000 per annum
  6. Contributions to national housing fund and contributory pension fund scheme at 2½% and 7½% of gross income, respectively
  7. Rental income received (gross):
    • July 19, 2015: N240,000
    • December 1, 2015: N120,000
    • July 4, 2016: N360,000
    • December 4, 2016: N420,000
  8. Dr. Ogungbemi is married and has four children. All except one, aged 20 years, are still in school.
  9. Dr. Ogungbemi has a life assurance policy with a sum assured of N7,500,000 and an annual premium of N460,000. His aged parents live with him, and neither of them has an income.

Required:
Compute the personal income tax payable by Dr. Ogungbemi for the relevant year of assessment.

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PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q1c – Tax Administration

Calculate the taxes payable for each quarter for Bumu Manufacturing Company based on estimated chargeable income and tax paid.

c) You have been offered an appointment by Bumu Manufacturing Company (BMC) as Tax Manager responsible for preparing and filing tax returns on behalf of the company. BMC files its returns with the Osu Medium Taxpayers Office of the Ghana Revenue Authority. The company’s Tax Identification Number is C0000261178. The company prepares accounts to 31 December each year.

BMC estimated its chargeable income for the 2019 year of assessment as GH¢3,000,000. Subsequently, the company secured a Government contract and anticipates in the third (3rd) quarter that its chargeable income would be GH¢4,500,000.

Additional Information:
Tax paid on account:
1st quarter GH¢100,000
2nd quarter GH¢120,000
3rd quarter GH¢200,000

Required:
Compute the taxes payable for BMC for each quarter.
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PT – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q3a – Income Tax Liabilities

Computation of chargeable income for a physically challenged employee with various benefits and allowances.

Mr. Antitom (physically challenged) was employed as a Chief Accountant of Nangode Ltd on 1 April 2020 on an annual basic salary of GH¢60,000 x 10,000 – GH¢100,000. He was entitled to the following monthly allowances and benefits:

Allowances & Benefits Monthly Amount (GH¢)
Responsibility Allowance 4,400
Professional Allowance 6,600
House Help Allowance 8,200
Utilities 4,200
Overtime Allowance 6,000
Provision of furnished accommodation by the employer for which he paid 5% of his basic salary.
Provision of vehicle and fuel by the employer for both official and private use.
Bonus payment amounting to 25% of his basic salary.
He contributed 5.5% of his basic salary to the Mandatory Pension Scheme and an additional 10% to a Voluntary Pension Scheme approved by the National Pension Regulatory Authority.
Married with 3 children, 2 in approved Senior High Schools in Ghana, 1 at the University of South Africa.
Earned interest of GH¢4,000 on a savings account with Kilma Bank.
Received a net dividend of GH¢20,480 from an investment with Enoga Securities.
Required:
Compute the chargeable income of Mr. Antitom for the 2022 year of assessment.
(20 marks)

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  • 10 Marks

PT – Nov2019 – L2 – Q4a – Corporate Tax Liabilities

This question asks to compute the chargeable income of Valentine Ghana Limited for the 2018 tax year based on the provided financial statements and additional information.

Valentine Ghana Limited is a producer of love greeting cards, and the following was extracted from its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018.
a) Valentine Ghana Limited is a producer of love greeting cards and the following was
extracted from its financial statements for the year ended 31 December,2018.

Deduct:

Net Profit: GH¢346,110
Additional Information:
i) Capital allowances for the year were GH¢204,000, as agreed with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
ii) The figures for repairs and maintenance include an amount of GH¢33,150 for the cost of erecting a new gate to the factory.
iii) 50% of other income was the personal rental income of the Managing Director.
iv) One-third of vehicle running expenses was expended on the personal car of the Managing Director, used for the company’s operation based on company policy.

Required:
Calculate the chargeable income of Valentine Ghana Limited for 2018 Year of Assessment.
(8 marks)

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  • 6 Marks

PT – Nov2019 – L2 – Q3c – Income Tax Liabilities

This question focuses on determining the chargeable income and tax liability of an expatriate working in Ghana.

Lord Pakro was seconded to Ghana from the Crops Scientists Institute in USA as a Crop Scientist to Crop Research Institute in Ghana, for a period of 5 months, starting from 1 August, 2018. He was based at Nyankpala (Northern part of Ghana), one of the farming sites of the Crop Research Institute.

His conditions of service were as follows:
GH¢

Salary: 6,000 per month
Expatriate allowance: 2,000 per month
Risk allowance: 1,000 per month
He was provided with a furnished bungalow and a Toyota Pick-up vehicle with driver and fuel for both official and private activities.

In addition to the above, the parent company agreed to meet his commitment at home during his six-month stay in Ghana at $1,200 per month. The average exchange rate has been $1=GH¢5.00.

Required:
Determine Lord Pakro’s chargeable income and tax liability, if any, during his stay in the country. Produce the related notes guiding your determination.
(6 marks)

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  • 12 Marks

PT – May 2020 – L2 – Q4b – Special considerations for taxation of gifts and capital allowances.

Calculation of the chargeable income for Stella-VD Ltd for the 2018 year of assessment.

The Company’s assets include the following:

Type of Assets Date of Acquisition Cost (GH¢)
Factory Building 01/10/2017 300,000
Plant and Machinery 25/10/2017 171,000
Delivery Van 01/11/2017 50,000
Computers 01/10/2017 40,000
Furniture and Fittings 10/12/2017 150,000
Other Office Equipment 01/10/2017 200,000
Office Building 30/06/2018 500,000
Required:
Required:
a) Compute the appropriate capital allowance for 2017 and 2018 year of assessment. (8 marks)
b) Calculate the chargeable income of the company for assessment year 2018.
(12 marks)

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