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ATAX – May 2016 – L3 – Q2 – Petroleum Profits Tax (PPT)

Compute assessable and chargeable profits, assessable and chargeable taxes, and tertiary education tax for Sky Petroleum Plc.

Sky Petroleum Plc commenced operations over ten years ago and makes up accounts to December 31 annually. The following details have been extracted from the accounting records for the year ended December 31, 2014:

Details Amount
Crude Oil Exported 3,500,000 barrels
Crude Oil Used Locally 1,200,000 barrels at ₦100 per barrel
Incidental Income from Petroleum Operations ₦26,750,000
Exploration and Drilling Costs ₦30,000,000
Management and Administration Expenses ₦240,500,000
Non-Productive Rents ₦8,300,000
Allowance for Bad Debts – General ₦7,500,000
Allowance for Bad Debts – Specific ₦11,200,000
Depreciation ₦7,250,000
Losses Brought Forward ₦13,200,000

Qualifying Capital Expenditure:

Asset Date Acquired Location Amount (₦)
Pipeline and Storage Tanks March 2014 Continental Shelf (190m water depth) ₦48,000,000
Plant and Machinery June 2012 Territorial Waters (90m water depth) ₦63,800,000
Furniture and Fittings May 2011 Territorial Waters (95m water depth) ₦21,000,000
Building April 2013 Onshore ₦71,000,000

Breakdown of Management and Administration Expenses:

Item Amount (₦)
Donations to Political Parties ₦8,500,000
Expenditure for Petroleum Deposit Information ₦4,700,000
Companies Income Tax of an Associated Company ₦5,000,000
Interest on Inter-Company Loans (at market terms) ₦2,600,000
Staff Salaries ₦175,000,000
Royalties on Export Sales ₦6,200,000
Repairs and Renewals on PPE for Petroleum Operations ₦2,900,000
Rents Paid for Oil Prospecting License ₦3,600,000
Other Administrative Expenses ₦32,000,000
Total ₦240,500,000

Additional Information:

  • International market price of crude oil in 2014 was USD $75 per barrel.
  • Exchange rate: USD $1 = ₦280.

Required:

a. Compute the Assessable Profit. (11 Marks)
b. Compute the Chargeable Profit. (5 Marks)
c. Compute the Assessable Tax. (1 Mark)
d. Compute the Chargeable Tax. (2 Marks)
e. Compute the Tertiary Education Tax. (1 Mark)

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ATAX – May 2021 – L3 – Q1 – Taxation of Companies

Computation of CIT and TET for 2017-2019, advisory on AfCFTA impacts on trade, and evaluation of Country-by-Country Reporting obligations.

DIY Limited was incorporated on June 12, 2010, and commenced commercial activities on October 1, 2011.
The primary activities of the company are the manufacture, distribution, and sale of solar panels for domestic use. DIY Limited has its main factory in Daura, Katsina State, Northern Nigeria, and distributors in Kaduna, Abeokuta, Onitsha, and Ilorin.

Extracts from the company’s audited financial statements for 2016 to 2018 are as follows:

Note:

  • 20% of “other overheads” represent depreciation and amortization for each year.
  • Capital allowances for the respective years represent 150% of depreciation and amortization.

Chief Musa Jugula (MJ), the owner and founder of DIY Limited, owns 70% of the shares of the company while the remaining 30% shares are currently held by his three children and two wives.

Chief MJ is considering expanding into Ghana, exploring either a branch or a subsidiary model. He is also interested in the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement and its implications compared to the ECOWAS region.

Forecast financial performance for 2021 to 2023:

Required:

a. Compute the Companies Income Tax (CIT) and Tertiary Education Tax (TET) payable by DIY Limited for 2017 to 2019 years of assessment and comment on any issues you consider as enablers or hindrances to investment promotion in Nigeria. Assume a tax written-down value of qualifying capital expenditure (QCE) of ₦230 million, unutilized losses of ₦28 million, and capital allowances brought forward of ₦50 million for the 2017 year of assessment.

b. As the Managing Partner of Poknos & Co, write a brief advice to Chief Musa Jugula about the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement and how the treaty compares to that of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region from the perspective of trade in goods. Your advice should cover both opportunities and challenges that may arise from the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. (10 Marks)

c. Advise with reasons:
i. If DIY Limited is liable to prepare and submit Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR). (5 Marks)
ii. The relevant tax authority where the Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR) should be submitted, assuming it is applicable to the company. (5 Marks)

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AT – May – 2018 – L3 – SC – Q6 – Companies Income Tax (CIT)

Tax computation for Obi Airlines Limited operating in Ethiopia, including Total Profits and tax liabilities in Nigeria for income sourced from Nigeria.

Chief Bonny Chizaram is the Chairman/CEO of Chizaram group of companies. The conglomerate operates in several states of Nigeria, with business interests in supply of building materials, transport, and banking.

In 2012, under the Chairman’s directive, the group decided to diversify its business into some African countries by establishing Obi Airlines Limited, incorporated in Ethiopia.

On May 25, 2016, as Chief Chizaram was in the executive lounge of Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, awaiting departure, he met his long-time friend and business colleague, Chief Roger Menkiti, who is also an entrepreneur.

During their discussion, Chief Menkiti expressed interest in understanding the benefits of investing in Ethiopia, with concerns about Companies Income Tax and Tertiary Education Tax payable in Nigeria if he started an airline business in Ethiopia.

The financial results of Obi Airlines Limited for the year ended December 31, 2015, are as follows:

Description Amount (₦)
Income from passenger flights on other routes 213,668,750
Income from cargo loaded into aircraft on other routes 218,280,000
Income from passenger flights from Nigeria 54,401,275
Income from cargo loaded into aircraft from Nigeria 49,938,180
Total Income 536,288,205
Deduct:
Depreciation 1,974,125
Staff salaries 14,373,968
General provision 215,050
Other expenses 579,913
Total Deductions 17,143,056
Net Profit 519,145,149

Additional Information:

  1. Capital allowances were agreed with the relevant authority at 110% of the depreciation charged.
  2. Other expenses include disallowable expenses amounting to ₦425,000.

Required:

As the Tax Consultant, prepare computations showing:

a. Total Profits of Obi Airlines Limited for Nigerian tax purposes. (12 Marks)
b. Companies Income Tax Liability for the relevant year of assessment. (2 Marks)
c. Tertiary Education Tax Liability. (1 Mark)

(Total 15 Marks)

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AT – May 2018 – L3 – SB – Q4b – Double Taxation Reliefs and Credits

Calculate the final tax liability for Oduifa Construction Ltd., considering foreign income and double taxation relief.

Engineer Kole Ahmed manages a wholly owned Nigerian engineering outfit – Oduifa Construction Company Limited, based at Ikeja and incorporated in February 2010.

Given the challenging economic environment in Nigeria and inconsistent government policies, the company’s management embarked on foreign diversification of income. They sourced and secured some contracts in the United Kingdom where they have operational activities in London.

Extracts from the Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2015, for Lagos and London operations, are as follows:

Description Lagos (N) London (N) Global (N)
Revenue 68,000,000 70,200,000 138,200,000
Direct expenses (43,410,000) (44,050,000) (87,460,000)
Gross profit 24,590,000 26,150,000 50,740,000
Administrative expenses:
– Staff salaries 1,200,000 1,440,000 2,640,000
– Rent and rates 840,000 960,000 1,800,000
– Motor vehicle expenses 136,000 148,000 284,000
– Repairs and maintenance 92,000 106,500 198,500
– Utilities 76,840 81,000 157,840
– Business insurances 55,000 60,000 115,000

Capital allowances: N725,000.

Required: Compute the final tax liability of the company for the relevant assessment year. (15 Marks)

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AT – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q2 – Taxation of Companies

Compute assessable profit, chargeable profit, and tax for Skkye Petroleum Plc.

Skkye Petroleum Plc. began operations over ten years ago and uses December 31 as its accounting date. The following details were extracted from the accounting records for the year ended December 31, 2016:

  1. Crude oil exported – 3,500,000 barrels
  2. Crude oil used locally – 1,200,000 barrels at N100 per barrel
  3. Incidental income from petroleum operations – ₦26,750,000
  4. Exploration and drilling costs – ₦30,000,000
  5. Management and administration expenses – ₦240,500,000
  6. Non-productive rents – ₦8,300,000
  7. Provision for bad debts:
    • General – ₦7,500,000
    • Specific – ₦11,200,000
  8. Depreciation – ₦7,250,000
  9. Losses brought forward – ₦13,200,000

Qualifying capital expenditures:

  • Pipeline and storage tanks (March 2016, Continental Shelf, 190 meters depth) – ₦48,000,000
  • Plant and machinery (June 2014, Territorial Waters, 90 meters depth) – ₦63,800,000
  • Furniture and fittings (May 2013, Territorial Waters, 95 meters depth) – ₦21,000,000
  • Buildings (April 2015, onshore) – ₦71,000,000

Breakdown of Management and Administration expenses:

  • Donations to XYZ Political Party – ₦8,500,000
  • Expenditure on information regarding petroleum deposits – ₦4,700,000
  • Companies income tax of an associated company – ₦5,000,000
  • Interest on inter-company loans (market terms) – ₦2,600,000
  • Staff salaries – ₦175,000,000
  • Royalties on export sales – ₦6,200,000
  • Repairs and renewals on PPE for petroleum operations – ₦2,900,000
  • Rent for land/buildings under an Oil Prospecting License – ₦3,600,000
  • Other administrative expenses – ₦32,000,000

The international market price of crude oil in 2016 was USD $75 per barrel, with an exchange rate of USD $1 = ₦280.

Required:
a. Compute the assessable profit.
b. Compute the chargeable profit.
c. Compute the assessable tax.
d. Compute the chargeable tax.
e. Compute the Tertiary Education Tax.

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TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SC – Q6 – Companies Income Tax

Compute capital allowances and determine total profits, CIT, and TET for a manufacturing company.

Campbell Limited, located in Arama Town, has been in business since 1994 and manufactures plastic containers. The company’s accounts for the year ended December 31, 2014, showed the following results:

Additional Information:

  1. Unutilised Capital Allowance brought forward: N70,000
  2. Tax Written Down Values of assets purchased in 2011:
    • Motor vehicles: N40,000
    • Furniture and Fittings: N60,000
    • Plant: N70,000
  3. In 2014, the company purchased the following assets:
    • 2 Motor vehicles: N840,000
    • 4 Furniture and Fittings: N160,000
    • 1 Generating set: N300,000

Required:

a. Compute Capital Allowances assuming assets purchased in 2011 have been used for two years. (7 Marks)
b. Compute the Total Profits, Companies Income Tax (CIT), and Tertiary Education Tax (TET) for the relevant year of assessment. (8 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2018 – L2 – SB – Q2 – Companies Income Tax (CIT)

Compute total profit and companies' income tax payable, calculate tertiary education tax, and identify exempt companies from minimum tax.

Adamu Musa Company Limited is a Nigerian telecommunications company that has been in business for several years. The company’s annual report for the year ended October 31, 2017, provides the following summary of the statement of profit or loss:

  • Gross profit: N3,062,500
  • Dividend received from other Nigerian companies (gross): N175,000
  • Profit on sale of property, plant, and equipment: N160,000
  • Rents received (gross): N140,000
  • Expenses:
    • Rent paid: N250,000
    • Wages and salaries: N725,000
    • Lighting and air conditioning: N37,500
    • Travelling expenses: N50,000
    • Rates: N60,000
    • Repairs to premises: N150,000
    • Depreciation: N125,000
    • Bad debts written off: N50,000
    • Income tax provision: N175,000
    • Stationery: N75,000
    • Postages and telephone: N30,000
    • Business name sign post: N10,000
    • Legal expenses: N100,000
    • General expenses: N200,000
    • Expansion of cold room: N500,000

Additional information:

  • Bad debts include general provisions of N22,500 written off on the sale of trade inventory.
  • Legal expenses include N25,000 for acquiring a new lease and N12,500 for renewing an old lease.
  • General expenses include 
  • Travelling expenses include Chief Taragi‟s (managing director) private hotel bill of N11,250
  • Capital allowances agreed with the tax office total N125,000.
  • Withholding tax at 10% was deducted from rental income.

Required:
(a) Compute the total profit and companies’ income tax payable.
(b) Calculate tertiary education tax (TET).
(c) State five categories of companies liable to information technology tax.

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ATAX – May 2016 – L3 – Q2 – Petroleum Profits Tax (PPT)

Compute assessable and chargeable profits, assessable and chargeable taxes, and tertiary education tax for Sky Petroleum Plc.

Sky Petroleum Plc commenced operations over ten years ago and makes up accounts to December 31 annually. The following details have been extracted from the accounting records for the year ended December 31, 2014:

Details Amount
Crude Oil Exported 3,500,000 barrels
Crude Oil Used Locally 1,200,000 barrels at ₦100 per barrel
Incidental Income from Petroleum Operations ₦26,750,000
Exploration and Drilling Costs ₦30,000,000
Management and Administration Expenses ₦240,500,000
Non-Productive Rents ₦8,300,000
Allowance for Bad Debts – General ₦7,500,000
Allowance for Bad Debts – Specific ₦11,200,000
Depreciation ₦7,250,000
Losses Brought Forward ₦13,200,000

Qualifying Capital Expenditure:

Asset Date Acquired Location Amount (₦)
Pipeline and Storage Tanks March 2014 Continental Shelf (190m water depth) ₦48,000,000
Plant and Machinery June 2012 Territorial Waters (90m water depth) ₦63,800,000
Furniture and Fittings May 2011 Territorial Waters (95m water depth) ₦21,000,000
Building April 2013 Onshore ₦71,000,000

Breakdown of Management and Administration Expenses:

Item Amount (₦)
Donations to Political Parties ₦8,500,000
Expenditure for Petroleum Deposit Information ₦4,700,000
Companies Income Tax of an Associated Company ₦5,000,000
Interest on Inter-Company Loans (at market terms) ₦2,600,000
Staff Salaries ₦175,000,000
Royalties on Export Sales ₦6,200,000
Repairs and Renewals on PPE for Petroleum Operations ₦2,900,000
Rents Paid for Oil Prospecting License ₦3,600,000
Other Administrative Expenses ₦32,000,000
Total ₦240,500,000

Additional Information:

  • International market price of crude oil in 2014 was USD $75 per barrel.
  • Exchange rate: USD $1 = ₦280.

Required:

a. Compute the Assessable Profit. (11 Marks)
b. Compute the Chargeable Profit. (5 Marks)
c. Compute the Assessable Tax. (1 Mark)
d. Compute the Chargeable Tax. (2 Marks)
e. Compute the Tertiary Education Tax. (1 Mark)

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ATAX – May 2021 – L3 – Q1 – Taxation of Companies

Computation of CIT and TET for 2017-2019, advisory on AfCFTA impacts on trade, and evaluation of Country-by-Country Reporting obligations.

DIY Limited was incorporated on June 12, 2010, and commenced commercial activities on October 1, 2011.
The primary activities of the company are the manufacture, distribution, and sale of solar panels for domestic use. DIY Limited has its main factory in Daura, Katsina State, Northern Nigeria, and distributors in Kaduna, Abeokuta, Onitsha, and Ilorin.

Extracts from the company’s audited financial statements for 2016 to 2018 are as follows:

Note:

  • 20% of “other overheads” represent depreciation and amortization for each year.
  • Capital allowances for the respective years represent 150% of depreciation and amortization.

Chief Musa Jugula (MJ), the owner and founder of DIY Limited, owns 70% of the shares of the company while the remaining 30% shares are currently held by his three children and two wives.

Chief MJ is considering expanding into Ghana, exploring either a branch or a subsidiary model. He is also interested in the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement and its implications compared to the ECOWAS region.

Forecast financial performance for 2021 to 2023:

Required:

a. Compute the Companies Income Tax (CIT) and Tertiary Education Tax (TET) payable by DIY Limited for 2017 to 2019 years of assessment and comment on any issues you consider as enablers or hindrances to investment promotion in Nigeria. Assume a tax written-down value of qualifying capital expenditure (QCE) of ₦230 million, unutilized losses of ₦28 million, and capital allowances brought forward of ₦50 million for the 2017 year of assessment.

b. As the Managing Partner of Poknos & Co, write a brief advice to Chief Musa Jugula about the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement and how the treaty compares to that of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region from the perspective of trade in goods. Your advice should cover both opportunities and challenges that may arise from the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. (10 Marks)

c. Advise with reasons:
i. If DIY Limited is liable to prepare and submit Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR). (5 Marks)
ii. The relevant tax authority where the Country-by-Country Reports (CbCR) should be submitted, assuming it is applicable to the company. (5 Marks)

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AT – May – 2018 – L3 – SC – Q6 – Companies Income Tax (CIT)

Tax computation for Obi Airlines Limited operating in Ethiopia, including Total Profits and tax liabilities in Nigeria for income sourced from Nigeria.

Chief Bonny Chizaram is the Chairman/CEO of Chizaram group of companies. The conglomerate operates in several states of Nigeria, with business interests in supply of building materials, transport, and banking.

In 2012, under the Chairman’s directive, the group decided to diversify its business into some African countries by establishing Obi Airlines Limited, incorporated in Ethiopia.

On May 25, 2016, as Chief Chizaram was in the executive lounge of Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, awaiting departure, he met his long-time friend and business colleague, Chief Roger Menkiti, who is also an entrepreneur.

During their discussion, Chief Menkiti expressed interest in understanding the benefits of investing in Ethiopia, with concerns about Companies Income Tax and Tertiary Education Tax payable in Nigeria if he started an airline business in Ethiopia.

The financial results of Obi Airlines Limited for the year ended December 31, 2015, are as follows:

Description Amount (₦)
Income from passenger flights on other routes 213,668,750
Income from cargo loaded into aircraft on other routes 218,280,000
Income from passenger flights from Nigeria 54,401,275
Income from cargo loaded into aircraft from Nigeria 49,938,180
Total Income 536,288,205
Deduct:
Depreciation 1,974,125
Staff salaries 14,373,968
General provision 215,050
Other expenses 579,913
Total Deductions 17,143,056
Net Profit 519,145,149

Additional Information:

  1. Capital allowances were agreed with the relevant authority at 110% of the depreciation charged.
  2. Other expenses include disallowable expenses amounting to ₦425,000.

Required:

As the Tax Consultant, prepare computations showing:

a. Total Profits of Obi Airlines Limited for Nigerian tax purposes. (12 Marks)
b. Companies Income Tax Liability for the relevant year of assessment. (2 Marks)
c. Tertiary Education Tax Liability. (1 Mark)

(Total 15 Marks)

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AT – May 2018 – L3 – SB – Q4b – Double Taxation Reliefs and Credits

Calculate the final tax liability for Oduifa Construction Ltd., considering foreign income and double taxation relief.

Engineer Kole Ahmed manages a wholly owned Nigerian engineering outfit – Oduifa Construction Company Limited, based at Ikeja and incorporated in February 2010.

Given the challenging economic environment in Nigeria and inconsistent government policies, the company’s management embarked on foreign diversification of income. They sourced and secured some contracts in the United Kingdom where they have operational activities in London.

Extracts from the Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2015, for Lagos and London operations, are as follows:

Description Lagos (N) London (N) Global (N)
Revenue 68,000,000 70,200,000 138,200,000
Direct expenses (43,410,000) (44,050,000) (87,460,000)
Gross profit 24,590,000 26,150,000 50,740,000
Administrative expenses:
– Staff salaries 1,200,000 1,440,000 2,640,000
– Rent and rates 840,000 960,000 1,800,000
– Motor vehicle expenses 136,000 148,000 284,000
– Repairs and maintenance 92,000 106,500 198,500
– Utilities 76,840 81,000 157,840
– Business insurances 55,000 60,000 115,000

Capital allowances: N725,000.

Required: Compute the final tax liability of the company for the relevant assessment year. (15 Marks)

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AT – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q2 – Taxation of Companies

Compute assessable profit, chargeable profit, and tax for Skkye Petroleum Plc.

Skkye Petroleum Plc. began operations over ten years ago and uses December 31 as its accounting date. The following details were extracted from the accounting records for the year ended December 31, 2016:

  1. Crude oil exported – 3,500,000 barrels
  2. Crude oil used locally – 1,200,000 barrels at N100 per barrel
  3. Incidental income from petroleum operations – ₦26,750,000
  4. Exploration and drilling costs – ₦30,000,000
  5. Management and administration expenses – ₦240,500,000
  6. Non-productive rents – ₦8,300,000
  7. Provision for bad debts:
    • General – ₦7,500,000
    • Specific – ₦11,200,000
  8. Depreciation – ₦7,250,000
  9. Losses brought forward – ₦13,200,000

Qualifying capital expenditures:

  • Pipeline and storage tanks (March 2016, Continental Shelf, 190 meters depth) – ₦48,000,000
  • Plant and machinery (June 2014, Territorial Waters, 90 meters depth) – ₦63,800,000
  • Furniture and fittings (May 2013, Territorial Waters, 95 meters depth) – ₦21,000,000
  • Buildings (April 2015, onshore) – ₦71,000,000

Breakdown of Management and Administration expenses:

  • Donations to XYZ Political Party – ₦8,500,000
  • Expenditure on information regarding petroleum deposits – ₦4,700,000
  • Companies income tax of an associated company – ₦5,000,000
  • Interest on inter-company loans (market terms) – ₦2,600,000
  • Staff salaries – ₦175,000,000
  • Royalties on export sales – ₦6,200,000
  • Repairs and renewals on PPE for petroleum operations – ₦2,900,000
  • Rent for land/buildings under an Oil Prospecting License – ₦3,600,000
  • Other administrative expenses – ₦32,000,000

The international market price of crude oil in 2016 was USD $75 per barrel, with an exchange rate of USD $1 = ₦280.

Required:
a. Compute the assessable profit.
b. Compute the chargeable profit.
c. Compute the assessable tax.
d. Compute the chargeable tax.
e. Compute the Tertiary Education Tax.

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TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SC – Q6 – Companies Income Tax

Compute capital allowances and determine total profits, CIT, and TET for a manufacturing company.

Campbell Limited, located in Arama Town, has been in business since 1994 and manufactures plastic containers. The company’s accounts for the year ended December 31, 2014, showed the following results:

Additional Information:

  1. Unutilised Capital Allowance brought forward: N70,000
  2. Tax Written Down Values of assets purchased in 2011:
    • Motor vehicles: N40,000
    • Furniture and Fittings: N60,000
    • Plant: N70,000
  3. In 2014, the company purchased the following assets:
    • 2 Motor vehicles: N840,000
    • 4 Furniture and Fittings: N160,000
    • 1 Generating set: N300,000

Required:

a. Compute Capital Allowances assuming assets purchased in 2011 have been used for two years. (7 Marks)
b. Compute the Total Profits, Companies Income Tax (CIT), and Tertiary Education Tax (TET) for the relevant year of assessment. (8 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2018 – L2 – SB – Q2 – Companies Income Tax (CIT)

Compute total profit and companies' income tax payable, calculate tertiary education tax, and identify exempt companies from minimum tax.

Adamu Musa Company Limited is a Nigerian telecommunications company that has been in business for several years. The company’s annual report for the year ended October 31, 2017, provides the following summary of the statement of profit or loss:

  • Gross profit: N3,062,500
  • Dividend received from other Nigerian companies (gross): N175,000
  • Profit on sale of property, plant, and equipment: N160,000
  • Rents received (gross): N140,000
  • Expenses:
    • Rent paid: N250,000
    • Wages and salaries: N725,000
    • Lighting and air conditioning: N37,500
    • Travelling expenses: N50,000
    • Rates: N60,000
    • Repairs to premises: N150,000
    • Depreciation: N125,000
    • Bad debts written off: N50,000
    • Income tax provision: N175,000
    • Stationery: N75,000
    • Postages and telephone: N30,000
    • Business name sign post: N10,000
    • Legal expenses: N100,000
    • General expenses: N200,000
    • Expansion of cold room: N500,000

Additional information:

  • Bad debts include general provisions of N22,500 written off on the sale of trade inventory.
  • Legal expenses include N25,000 for acquiring a new lease and N12,500 for renewing an old lease.
  • General expenses include 
  • Travelling expenses include Chief Taragi‟s (managing director) private hotel bill of N11,250
  • Capital allowances agreed with the tax office total N125,000.
  • Withholding tax at 10% was deducted from rental income.

Required:
(a) Compute the total profit and companies’ income tax payable.
(b) Calculate tertiary education tax (TET).
(c) State five categories of companies liable to information technology tax.

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