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PT – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q4b – Tax Implication of Gift under Income Tax Act

Advise on the tax implications of receiving a gift from a spouse under the Income Tax Act.

Madam Tanaa is an employee of Tapoli Brewery Ghana LTD. Her husband, who is a retired staff of Tapoli Brewery LTD, gifted her a brand-new Toyota Camry costing GH¢270,000 on their 20th wedding anniversary. Madam Tanaa is worried about the tax implication of the gift and has approached you as a student learning tax at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana.

Required:
Advise Madam Tanaa on the tax implications of the gift of a Toyota Camry she received from her husband on their wedding anniversary, including the various options available to her.

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  • 10 Marks

PT – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q3a – Tax Treatment of Employee Compensation

Explains the tax treatment of various types of employee compensation under the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896).

Describe the tax treatment of the following transactions in the context of the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896).

i) Payment of GH¢2,500 salary for a casual worker in the month of Feb 2024. 
ii) Payment of Bonus of GH¢32,000 to an employee with an Annual Basic salary of GH¢180,000. 
iii) Payment of GH¢3,200 to a temporary worker in the month of July 2024. 
iv) Payment of income to a non-resident employee in Ghana. 
v) Redundancy payment to an employee.

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  • 20 Marks

AT – Nov 2014 – L3 – SB – Q4 – Petroleum Profits Tax (PPT)

Analyze tax implications for Broadway Limited's pioneer status and relevant years of assessment.

Broadway Limited was incorporated on 31 May 2004, as a manufacturer of plastic products. Four Lebanese shareholders invested substantially, intending to become members of the Board of Directors. The company applied for a Pioneer Status under the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act, Cap. 17, LFN 2004 and was granted a Pioneer Certificate, with a Production Day certified as 1 August 2004.

The following information has been extracted from the company’s records:

Details Amount (N)
Net Profit for Financial Year Ended 31 July 2008 5,005,000
Depreciation 396,435

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) certified the following expenditures up to and including the year ended 31 July 2007:

Expenditure Type Amount (N)
Industrial Building 6,142,500
Non-Industrial Building 2,990,000
Plant and Machinery 4,631,250
Motor Vehicles 4,062,500

The promoters declined to apply for an extension of the Pioneer period.

Required:
Advise the management on the tax implications for the relevant years of assessment.

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  • 7 Marks

CR – Nov 2014 – L3 – SB – Q2b – Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Discuss reasons for variances in effective tax rates and differences between tax charges and tax payments.

Mr. Ojoowuro, the director of a grocery store, has noticed that the tax charge for his company is N15million on profits before tax of N105million. This is an effective rate of 14.3%. Another company, Irin Plc, has an income tax charge of N30million on profit before tax of N90million. This is an effective rate of tax of 33.3%, yet both companies state that the rate of income tax applicable to them is 25%. Mr. Ojoowuro has also noticed that in the statements of cash flows, each company has paid the same amount of tax of N24million.

Required:
Advise Mr. Ojoowuro on the possible reasons why the income tax charge in the financial statements as a percentage of the profit before tax may not be the same as the applicable income tax rate and why the tax paid in the statement of cash flows may not be the same as the tax charge in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. (7 Marks)

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  • 7 Marks

CR – Nov 2014 – L3 – SB – Q2a – Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15)

Discuss revenue recognition principles for different scenarios and calculate the revenue for NIXAQ sales.

(a) Labalaba Plc operations involve selling cars to the public through a chain of retail car showrooms. It buys most of its new vehicles directly from the manufacturer on the following terms:

  • Pay the manufacturer for the cars on the date they are sold to customers or six months after they are delivered to its showroom, whichever is earlier.
  • The price paid will be 80% of the retail price as set by the manufacturer at the date that the goods are delivered.
  • Pay the manufacturer 1.5% per month (of the cost to Labalaba) as a “display charge” until the goods are paid for.
  • May return the cars to the manufacturer at any time up to the date the cars are due to be paid for and incur the freight cost of any such returns. Labalaba Plc has never taken advantage of this right of return.
  • The manufacturer can recall the cars or request them to be transferred to another dealer at any time up to the time they are paid for by Labalaba.

Required:
Advise the management of Labalaba Plc as to which party bears the risks and rewards in the above arrangement and show whether there is a sale and how the transactions should be treated by each party. (7 Marks)

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  • 30 Marks

ATAX – Nov 2020 – Q1 – Taxation of Companies

Analyze tax implications for Sunchi Limited's operations in Nigeria and corporate tax obligations for resident and non-resident companies.

The recent trade tariff war on goods exported between the United States and China has opened a vista for corporate players in the two countries and their allies to venture into new areas considered to be business-friendly.

Sunchi Limited, Shanghai, is a computer accessories company that was incorporated in China in 2003. The company established its subsidiary outlet, Sunchi West Africa Holdings, in Ibadan, Nigeria, on January 1, 2018. The Nigerian company adopted December 31, annually (same as the parent company) as its end of financial year.

The first set of consolidated accounts was audited by a reputable audit firm based in China. Taxes for both business operations were also paid in China.

The Nigerian tax inspectors from the Federal Inland Revenue Service demanded for annual returns and tax computations from the subsidiary company but the General Manager of the company claimed that the company had paid personal income tax of its employees and directors, value-added tax on imported equipment, and relevant custom duties. Furthermore, since the parent company is not registered in Nigeria, there is no reason why it should be liable to companies’ income tax. The issue is yet to be resolved.

The Managing Director of the subsidiary company in Nigeria, with the permission of the head office in China, appointed you as the company‘s tax consultant to help unravel the issue of payment of companies’ income tax by resident and non-resident companies operating in Nigeria. He also submitted to you the statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2018, after conversion of the transactions in head office‘s Chinese currency (Yuan) to Nigerian Naira.

(i) Miscellaneous income:
This consists of income realised from the sale of component parts to the head office. The transaction was made at open market price.

(ii) Legal expenses comprise:

Description Amount (N’000)
Debt collection 800
Preliminary expenses 2,100
Land acquisition 550
Retainership fee 750
Total 4,200

Required:
As the company‘s tax consultant, you are to prepare a report to the management of Sunchi Limited taking into consideration the following:
a. Resident and non-resident companies (4 Marks)
b. Circumstances under which profit of a non-resident company will be liable to tax in Nigeria. (10 Marks)
c. Relationship between a:

  • Nigeria branch and the parent company (3 Marks)
  • Nigeria subsidiary and the parent company (3 Marks)
    d. Overseas branch of a Nigerian company (3 Marks)
    e. Overseas subsidiary of a Nigerian company (3 Marks)
    f. Advise on, if any, the companies income tax payable by the two business operations in Nigeria. (14 Marks)

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  • 20 Marks

CR – May 2024 – L3 – SB – Q3 – Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Deferred tax impact analysis for asset purchase, fair value adjustments, and subsidiary profit

Below is the statement of financial position (extract) of Bamboo PLC, a company with several subsidiaries across various regions, including one foreign subsidiary, Pako Limited, based in the USA:

Draft Statement of Financial Position
As at October 31, 2023

Assets N’m
Deferred tax 77
Other non-current assets 2,329
Inventories and other current assets 1,150
Cash and cash equivalents 422
Total assets 3,978
Liabilities and Equity
Other non-current liabilities 1,671
Deferred tax liabilities 186
Payables and accruals 1,131
Total liabilities 2,988
Equity
Share capital 250
Share premium 120
Retained earnings 620
Total equity 990
Total liabilities and equity 3,978

During the preparation of the final draft of the financial statements, the following issues regarding deferred tax implications were raised:

  1. Property, Plant, and Equipment
    • On November 1, 2022, Bamboo PLC acquired an asset for N120 million, which qualified for a government capital grant of N20 million. The asset has a five-year useful life with straight-line depreciation. Capital allowances are restricted by the grant amount, and tax laws allow a 25% annual capital allowance rate.
  2. Fair Value Adjustments
    • Bamboo PLC acquired Iroko Limited for N100 million, with net assets fair valued at N80 million against a tax base of N70 million. The difference relates to property, plant, and equipment that Iroko Limited intends to hold long-term.
  3. Profit from Foreign Subsidiary
    • Bamboo PLC’s foreign subsidiary, Pako Limited, has $5,000 in undistributed post-acquisition profit, which would incur a N4 million tax if remitted to Nigeria. Bamboo PLC plans to retain these earnings for Pako Limited’s reinvestment.

Required:

a. Briefly explain and calculate, where applicable, the deferred tax implications for each transaction. (15 Marks)

b. Show the deferred tax effects on the draft statement of financial position for Bamboo PLC. (5 Marks)

Note: Use a 30% tax rate for calculations.

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  • 15 Marks

CR – May 2018 – L3 – SC – Q5b – Consolidated Financial Statements (IFRS 10)

Compute deferred tax provision and charge for Tola Plc. as of December 31, 2017.

The following information relates to Tola Plc. as at December 31, 2017:

Description Carrying Amount (N) Tax Base (N)
Plant and equipment 250,000 218,750
Receivables:
Trade receivables 62,500 68,750
Interest receivable 1,250 0
Payables:
Fine 12,500 0
Interest payable 2,500 0

Further information:

  1. The trade receivables balance includes balances of N68,750 less a specific doubtful debt provision of N6,250.
  2. Deferred tax balance as of January 1, 2017, was N1,500.
  3. Interest is taxed on a cash basis.
  4. Doubtful debt allowances are not tax-deductible; receivables are only deductible upon a court order.
  5. Fines are non-deductible for tax purposes.
  6. The tax rate for 2017 is 30%, with an anticipated rise to 36% in 2018.

Required:

Compute the deferred tax provision required as of December 31, 2017, and the charge to profit or loss for the period in accordance with IAS 12 – Income Taxes.
(11 Marks)

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  • 12 Marks

FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q5b – Accounting for Income Taxes (IAS 12)

Calculate Shakara Limited's income tax liability, deferred tax balance, and movement of deferred tax.

Shakara Limited was incorporated on January 1, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the company made a profit before taxation of N18,150,000.

The following capital expenditure were made during the year:

Expenditure N’000
Plant and machinery 7,200
Motor vehicles 1,800

The depreciation charged for the year amounted to N1,650,000, and capital allowance granted by the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) for the same period amounted to N2,250,000.

Company income tax rate is 30%, and deferred tax liability brought forward was N1,200,000.

Required:
i. Calculate the company income tax liability for the year ended December 31, 2022. (3 Marks)

ii. Calculate the deferred tax balance that should be disclosed in the statement of financial position of Shakara Limited as at December 31, 2022. (3 Marks)

iii. Prepare notes showing the movement of deferred tax charged to profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2022. (3 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

TAX – May 2015 – L2 – SC – Q7 – Taxation of Trusts and Estates

Determine computed income of a trust, tax liabilities, and apportionment of income among beneficiaries.

Chief Zeta created a Trust many years ago for the benefit of his four children, Alpha, Beta, Cepha, and Delphi. A lawyer was appointed as the Trustee to his Estate.

For the year ended 30 September 2014, the Trust income amounted to ₦3,120,000. Each of the beneficiaries receives an annuity of ₦150,000 every year while the expenses incurred on the administration of the Trust was ₦57,500 per annum. The trustee is on a remuneration of 2% of the Computed Income.

Chief Zeta instructed that discretionary payments of ₦22,500, ₦17,500, ₦15,000, and ₦12,500 respectively should be made to Alpha, Beta, Cepha, and Delphi respectively. In addition, nine of the ten portions of the remainder of the Computed Income should be shared equally among the four children.

Chief Zeta has requested you to supervise the administration of the above Trust.

You are requested to:

a. State the basis of assessment of Estates, Trusts or Settlements. (1 Mark)

b. Identify the persons chargeable to Income Tax under the Trust or Settlement created by Chief Zeta. (3 Marks)

c. Compute the income of the Trust. (3 Marks)

d. Determine the amount due to each beneficiary. (6 Marks)

e. Explain how the Computed Income should be apportioned and how the Income Tax burden will be shared by all the parties. (Ignore Withholding tax). (2 Marks)

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  • 15 Marks

TAX – Nov 2021 – L2 – Q4a – Companies Income Tax (CIT)

Computation of income tax payable for Ajani-Ogun Ventures Limited from 2018 to 2021 years of assessment.

Ajani-Ogun Ventures Limited was incorporated on February 1, 2012, and commenced business on September 1, 2013. The company makes up accounts to August 31, every year. The following additional information is provided:

  1. Adjusted (loss)/profit:
    • Year ended August 31, 2017: (N95,000)
    • Year ended August 31, 2018: N55,000
    • Year ended August 31, 2019: N35,000
    • Year ended August 31, 2020: N65,000
  2. Capital Allowances for each year of assessment:
    • Year ended August 31, 2018: N6,500
    • Year ended August 31, 2019: N5,000
    • Year ended August 31, 2020: N4,200
    • Year ended August 31, 2021: N4,000

The Finance Director was worried that the tax officials would soon conduct a tax
audit of their financial transactions and he wanted to know the tax liabilities
payable to the Federal Inland Revenue Service for the relevant assessment years.
During the year ended August 31, 2020, the company achieved a revenue of
N20,000,000.

Required:
a. Compute the income tax for 2018 to 2021 years of assessment, taking into consideration the provisions of the Finance Act, 2019. Ignore minimum tax computation. (15 Marks)

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  • 16 Marks

TAX – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q2a – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Calculation of taxes payable in Nigeria by Atlat Airline Limited for the relevant assessment year.

Atlat Airline Limited was incorporated in New York, USA, on June 6, 1993. It is engaged in the carriage of mails, passengers, and livestock into and out of Nigeria. The company’s worldwide statement of profit or loss as at December 31, 2018, has revealed the following:

Description Amount (N)
Income from passengers flown from New York to Nigeria 510,720,000
Income from passengers loaded and flown out of Nigeria 241,305,000
Income from cargo loaded into aircraft to Nigeria from other routes 181,300,100
Income from cargo freight from Nigeria to New York 102,960,000
Total Income 1,036,285,100

Additional information:
(i) The Federal Inland Revenue Service is satisfied that the tax authority in New York computes and assesses a company which operates an aircraft on a basis not materially different from that prescribed by Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C21 LFN 2004 (as amended).
(ii) The tax authority in New York has certified the adjusted profit and depreciation allowance ratios.
(iii) Out of the overhead expenses, N2,194,500 relates to disallowable expenses.

Required:
Compute the taxes payable in Nigeria by Atlat Airline Limited for the relevant assessment year. (16 Marks)

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QTB – MAY 2017 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Mathematics

A multiple-choice question calculating the income left after tax deductions from the taxable income.

A man earns N150,000 per annum. He is allowed a tax-free pay of N40,000. If he pays 25 kobo in the Naira as tax on his taxable income, how much has he left?

A. N102,500
B. N112,500
C. N122,500
D. N132,500
E. N142,500

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FA – May 2023 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Financial Statements Preparation

Calculating the tax expense to be charged to the statement of profit or loss based on given tax information.

A company’s tax liability at the beginning of the year was N420,000. Current tax for the year was N850,000. The tax charged for the previous year was underestimated by N14,200. During the year, a tax of N428,000 was paid by the company. How much tax should be charged to the statement of profit or loss for the year?

A. N413,800

B. N422,200

C. N835,800

D. N856,200

E. N864,200

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  • 3 Marks

FR – Nov 2019 – L2 – Q2a – Financial Reporting Standards and Their Applications

Treatment of under-provision of tax for Daaho Ltd for the year ending 31 August 2019. Question:

Daaho Ltd (Daaho) manufactures and distributes security equipment. Daaho prepares financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) up to 31 August each year.

On 31 August 2019, the taxation liability account in the books of Daaho Ltd showed a debit balance of GH¢17,500 after paying the 2018 liability. The estimated liability for 2019 is GH¢84,500 and no entry has yet been made to record this.

Required:
Explain the appropriate accounting treatment of the above transaction for the year ending 31 August 2019.
(3 marks)

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  • 6 Marks

PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q3a – Income Tax Liabilities

Explain the tax treatment for overtime allowance and bonus payments in Ghana.

a) Explain the tax treatment for Overtime Allowance Payment and Bonus Payment.
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  • 5 Marks

PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q3b(i & ii) – Income Tax Liabilities

Compute the tax liability on overtime allowances for Maame Agyeiwaa for January and February 2021.

b) Maame Agyeiwaa is a junior staff member of KayDee Ltd. Her monthly basic salary is GH¢800. She was paid an overtime allowance totalling GH¢100 during the month of January 2021. In February 2021, Maame Agyeiwaa was paid overtime allowance totalling GH¢500.

Required:
i) Compute her tax liability on the overtime allowance for the month of January 2021.
(2 marks)

ii) Compute her tax liability on the overtime allowance payments for the month of February 2021.
(3 marks)

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  • 3 Marks

PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q3c – Income Tax Liabilities

Determine the tax implication of overtime allowance paid to Bawa in February 2021.

c) Bawa is a junior staff member of Blinks Ltd. Her monthly basic salary is GH¢2,000. She was paid an overtime allowance totalling GH¢500 during the month of February 2021.

Required:
What is the tax implication of the overtime allowance paid?
(3 marks)

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  • 3 Marks

PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q3d – Income Tax Liabilities

Calculate the tax liability on Eunice Danso's bonus income for 2021.

Eunice Danso works with Gyidi Ltd and earns an annual basic salary of GH¢50,000. She was paid a bonus of GH¢6,000 in 2021.

Required:
Determine the tax liability on the bonus. (3 marks)

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  • 10 Marks

PT – April 2022 – L2 – Q5a – Withholding Tax Administration

Explain four exemptions from withholding tax according to the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896).

Although the scope of withholding tax covers employment, business, and investment income, not every income is subject to withholding tax in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) as amended.

Required:
Explain FOUR (4) of these withholding tax exemptions.
(10 marks)

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