- 20 Marks
TAX – May 2019 – L2 – Q2 – Introduction to Taxation
Explain the objectives of taxation, compare direct and indirect taxes, and outline tax filing requirements for Nigerian companies.
Question
Mr. Ade is a Nigerian who has lived in Europe for a very long time. He is now planning to return to Nigeria to set up a business which he considers to be profitable in a developing country like Nigeria. Despite the appeal of the business in terms of profitability, he is skeptical about the perceived harsh tax environment in the country. He has approached you to explain some fundamental areas of taxation in Nigeria.
You are required to:
(a) Identify five major objectives and purposes of taxation. (5 Marks)
(b) Compare direct and indirect taxes, giving four examples of each. (6 Marks)
(c) In relation to an incorporated company carrying on business in Nigeria, explain to Mr. Ade the:
(i) Documents to be filed as annual returns to the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS). (3 Marks)
(ii) Time limit for filing annual tax returns. (3 Marks)
(iii) Penalties prescribed by law for a company which failed to file its income tax returns on the due date. (3 Marks)
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- Tags: Annual Tax Returns, Corporate Tax, Direct Taxes, Indirect Taxes, Objectives of Taxation, Penalties
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Introduction to Taxation
- Series: MAY 2019