- Citing three reasons, argue the case for capital gains tax in an economy.(Solved)
Citing three reasons, argue the case for capital gains tax in an economy.
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- Citing two reasons, argue the case against capital allowances in an economy(Solved)
Citing two reasons, argue the case against capital allowances in an economy
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- Faza Ltd. a large scale manufacturing company, has provided you with the following information for the year ended 31December 2010
Compute for Faza Ltd. for the...(Solved)
Faza Ltd. a large scale manufacturing company, has provided you with the following information for the year ended 31December 2010
Compute for Faza Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2010:
(i) Capital allowances.
(ii) Taxable profit
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- Heshima Ltd. commenced operations on 1 January 2011 after incurring the following expenditure
Compute for Heshima Ltd. for the year ended 31 ended 2011
i) Capital allowances
ii)...(Solved)
Heshima Ltd. commenced operations on 1 January 2011 after incurring the following expenditure
Compute for Heshima Ltd. for the year ended 31 ended 2011
i) Capital allowances
ii) Adjusted taxable profit
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- Turbo Mining Company Ltd started prospecting for minerals in Turkana in year 2008. Expenditure relating to research, testing and winning access to minerals amounted...(Solved)
Turbo Mining Company Ltd started prospecting for minerals in Turkana in year 2008. Expenditure relating to research, testing and winning access to minerals amounted to Sh.48 million.
The company paid Sh. 124 million to the government to acquire the rights over the minerals and shs.180 million for purchase of land.
The following assets were constructed or purchased during the year 2009:
1. Labour quarters were constructed at a cost of Sh. 15 million.
2. Senior manager's house was constructed on the site at a cost of Sh.6 million.
3. The director's house was acquired at a nearby trading centre at a cost of Sh.9 million.
4. Specialised processing machineries for mining were acquired at a cost of Sh.860 million.
5. Computers were purchased at a cost of Sh.0.72 million.
6. A forklift was acquired at a cost of Sh.4.5 million.
7. A saloon car for the general manager was purchased at a cost of Sh.3 million.
8. Office furniture was acquired at a cost of Sh. 1.5 million.
9. An aircraft was acquired for Sh. 144 million.
10. A store was constructed at a cost of Sh.21 million.
Determine The capital allowances due to the company for the years ended 31 December 2009, 2010 and 2011.
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- Mirichu Ltd. processes milk for sale in the local market.The company started its operations on 1 January 2012 after constructing two factory building at a...(Solved)
Mirichu Ltd. processes milk for sale in the local market.The company started its operations on 1 January 2012 after constructing two factory building at a cost of Sh.9 million each. Other assets acquired by the company on commencement of its operations included
Determine:
a) The capital allowances due to Mirichu Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2012.
b) The taxable profit or loss for Mirichu Ltd. for the year ended 31 December 2012.
c) The tax- payable, if any, for the year ended 31 December 2012.
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- Jawabu Ltd. commenced its operations on 1 January 2011 after obtaining a licence to manufacture leather bags for export.
Determine Capital allowances due to Jawabu Ltd....(Solved)
Jawabu Ltd. commenced its operations on 1 January 2011 after obtaining a licence to manufacture leather bags for export.
The following information relates to the company's operations for the financial years ended 31 December 2011 and 2012:
Determine Capital allowances due to Jawabu Ltd. for each of the two years ended 31 December 2011 and 2012.
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- Poland Mining Company Ltd. started prospecting for titanium in Mombasa in year 2011. Expenditure relating to research, testing and winning access to titanium amounted to...(Solved)
Poland Mining Company Ltd. started prospecting for titanium in Mombasa in year 2011. Expenditure relating to research, testing and winning access to titanium amounted to Sh.240 million. The company paid Sh.720 million to the government to acquire rights over the titanium and Sh.210 million for the purchase of land.
The following assets were constructed or purchased during the year 2012:
1. Two graders were purchased at a total cost of Sh.16, 000,000.
2. A forklift was acquired at a cost of Sh.6, 000,000.
3. A store was constructed at a cost of Sh.36, 000,000
4. Office furniture was acquired at a cost of Sh.2, 400,000.
5. Labor quarters were constructed at a cost of Sh.42, 000,000.
6. Ten Lorries (5 tonnes each) were acquired at a total cost of Sh.30, 000,000.
7. Specialized processing machines for mining were acquired at a cost of Sh.960, 000,000.
8. A staff clinic was constructed at a cost of Sh.12, 000,000 .
9. Computers were purchased at a cost of Sh.480, 000.
10. A ship (600 tonnes) was acquired at a cost of Sh.450, 000,000.
11. Three saloon cars for official use were acquired at a total cost of Sh.9, 000,000.
Determine Capital allowances due to Poland Mining Company Ltd. for the two years ended 31 December 2012 and 31 December 2013
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- Dellite Ltd. is a manufacturing company which commenced business on 1st October 2013 after incurring the following capital expenditureDetermine Capital allowances due to Dellite Ltd. for...(Solved)
Dellite Ltd. is a manufacturing company which commenced business on 1st October 2013 after incurring the following capital expenditure
Determine Capital allowances due to Dellite Ltd. for the year ended 30 September 2014
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- Maina, Otieno and Korir are in a partnership trading as Moko enterprises and sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively
Determine:
i. Adjusted taxable...(Solved)
Maina, Otieno and Korir are in a partnership trading as Moko enterprises and sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1 respectively
The following income statements was prepared by the partnership for the year ended 31 December 2007
Determine:
i. Adjusted taxable profit or loss of the partnership for the year ended 31 December 2007
ii. A schedule showing the taxable income of each partner for the year ended December 2007
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- List four types of dividend income which are exempted from tax in your country(Solved)
List four types of dividend income which are exempted from tax in your country
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- Mr. Ayub Simuyu is a senior manager with Lipa Enterprises limited. He is based at the company‘s headquarters in Nairobi
Mr. Ayub Simuyu has provided the...(Solved)
Mr. Ayub Simuyu is a senior manager with Lipa Enterprises limited. He is based at the company‘s headquarters in Nairobi
Mr. Ayub Simuyu has provided the following information on his employment and other income for the year ended 31 December 2007
Determine:
i. Taxable income of Mr. Mr. Ayub Simuyu for the year ended 31 December 2007
ii. Tax payable on the income computed in (i) above
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- Basuba Estate Management Company (BEMC) limited manages rental properties on behalf of its clients (landlords).
The company also carries on the business of cleaning properties for...(Solved)
Basuba Estate Management Company (BEMC) limited manages rental properties on behalf of its clients (landlords).
The company also carries on the business of cleaning properties for other owners at a fee. In additions, the company has invested in shares and fixed deposit accounts with banks.
The following details were extracted from the records of the company for the year ended 31 December 2007:
Determine:
i. Taxable profit or loss of BEMC limited for the year ended 31 December 2007
ii. Tax liability (if any) accruing from the profit or loss computed in (i) above
iii. State the dates when the company would be required to pay the tax liability (or claim a refund)
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- With respect to repayment of installment tax, distinguish between agricultural and non- agricultural entities(Solved)
With respect to repayment of installment tax, distinguish between agricultural and non- agricultural entities
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- Mr. Ben Chuma was employed by Mwanzo Limited as human resource director with effect from 1 January 2007
Determine:
i) Taxable incomes of Mr. and Mrs. Chuma...(Solved)
Mr. Ben Chuma was employed by Mwanzo Limited as human resource director with effect from 1 January 2007
Determine:
i) Taxable incomes of Mr. and Mrs. Chuma for the year ended 31 December 2007
ii) Tax liability (liabilities) accruing from the incomes computed in (i) above
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- The revenue authority may send its officers to employers‘ paying points to check the operations of the pay as you earn (PAYE) system
Outline the key...(Solved)
The revenue authority may send its officers to employers‘ paying points to check the operations of the pay as you earn (PAYE) system
Outline the key areas that officers should include in the audit procedures on the operations of PAYE system
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- Bora Limited presented the following trading profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2007
Determine:
i) Adjusted taxable profit or loss of Bora Limited...(Solved)
Bora Limited presented the following trading profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2007
Determine:
i) Adjusted taxable profit or loss of Bora Limited for the year ended 31 December 2007
ii) Tax liability (if any) arising from the profit or loss accounted in (i) above
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- Outline each of the following
i) Instruments subject to stamp duty
ii) Commissioner‘s power to dispose off abandoned goods under the customs and Exercise Act(Solved)
Outline each of the following
i) Instruments subject to stamp duty
ii) Commissioner‘s power to dispose off abandoned goods under the customs and Exercise Act
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- The following information relate to the income received by Faida Limited for the year ended 31 December 2008:
For the year ended 31 December 2008, determine...(Solved)
The following information relate to the income received by Faida Limited for the year ended 31 December 2008:
For the year ended 31 December 2008, determine for Faida limited
i) Taxable profit or loss
ii) Tax liability (if any)
iii) Installment tax due and the dates of payment
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- The following statement of comprehensive income was prepared by Daura pharmaceuticals limited for the year ended 31 December 2008:
Determine:
a) Taxable profit of Duara Pharmaceutical limited...(Solved)
The following statement of comprehensive income was prepared by Daura pharmaceuticals limited for the year ended 31 December 2008:
Determine:
a) Taxable profit of Daura Pharmaceutical limited for the year ended 31 December 2008
b) Tax liability (if any) for the company
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