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Advanced Tax November 2018
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Advanced Public Finance & Taxation
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QUESTION 1a

Q Discuss four specific objectives that Country Y might realise from the e-ProMlS. (8 marks)
A

Solution


Objectives of e-proMIS

• Alignment - It aids the government in coordinating all projects with the objectives and priorities of the country and international relations.

• Coordination - It assists the government in making decisions and coordinating national development efforts.

• Performance measure - This approach enables project-based performance management based on a comparison of intended and actual values as well as financial, fiscal, and time indicators.

• Harmonization - It aids in spotting development flow patterns, gaps, redandacy, and priority areas, fostering cooperation and efficient project execution.

• Managing the project resources - it is used to maintain project asset register.

• Mutual accountability and empowerment - It encourages collaboration by providing a complete, reliable and transparent picture of project development.




QUESTION 1b

Q Discuss three measures that the government of Country Z could take to reverse the above trend (6 marks)
A

Solution


➢ Fighting corruption and misappropriation of fund - This will minimize lost tax revenue for the government, closing the budget deficit gap and lowering public borrowing.

➢ Increase domestic taxes - This can be used as a way to increase revenue for development while lowering the national debt.

➢ Raise the pension payment age. - Raising the retirement age is one of the simplest ways to minimize government spending.




QUESTION 1c

Q Explain, three objectives of tax modermsation programmes which have been recently undertaken in a number of developing economies. (6 marks)
A

Solution


Objectives of tax administration programmes undertaken by developing countries

• Encourage the flow of investment into the desirable area of the economy

• Improvements to boost their citizens' employment levels

• Promotion of import substitution - This is carried out to promote exports and deter excessive importation.

• Attract domestic and foreign investors - Better tax policies draw investors, which boosts economic growth.




QUESTION 2a

Q (i) A statement of adjusted taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2017.(12 marks)
(ii) Tax liability for the year. (2 marks)
(iii) Compute any other tax payable by the company,(2 marks)
A

Solution


Maendeleo ltd
Computation of taxable profit or loss for the year ended 2017

Net profit
Add back: Disallowable expenses
Management fee to export have bal,
Purchase of furnitures
Penalties on overdue VAT
Impairment loss
Goodwill written off
Depreciation
Input vat on purchases 174,000 × 16 / 116
Less: Non taxable incomes
Insurance recovery for motor vehicle
Proceeds from sale of factory extension
Bad debt (3,000 × 80% × 10%)
Less: Allowable expenses
Capital allowance W1
Taxable profit
Sh. 000
1,381,886

4,840
420
164
150
162
1,480
24,000

(968)
(4,690)
(240)

(2,272.5)
1,404,932


(ii) Tax liability for the year

Tax payable 30% x 1,404,932 = 421,479.6

(iii) Any other payable by the company

Disposal proceeds
Less: cost of the asset
Repainting cost
Revaluation fee
Capital gain

2,800
75
146.8

4,690


(3,021.8)
1,668.2


Capital gain tax 5% × 1,668,200 = 83,410

Working for capital allowance

(i) ID was provided for year 2016 and it occur once

IBD

Item
Staff quarter
Godown
Retail shop
Show room
Staff canteen

Qualifying cost
Sh"000"

7,600
800
400
800
1,900


Rate
10%
10%
25%
25%
10%


Allowance
760
80
100
200
190
1,330


Wear and tear

Delivery van
Forklift
Furnitures

25% x 1,750
37.5% x 980
12.5%(680 + 420)

437.5
367.5
137.5
942.5


The capital allowance 1,330 + 942.5 = 2,272.5




QUESTION 2b

Q Highlight four reasons why capital allowances as tax incentives might not have achieved their intended objective to the government in your country. (4 marks)
A

Solution


Reasons why capital allowance as an incentive may not have achieved their intended objective

A Tax incentive is a government measure that is intended to encourage individuals and businesses to spend money or to save by reducing the amount of tax they have to pay. However this objective may not be achieved due to the following reasons.

(i). Multiple tax systems hence the businesses have nothing to save

(ii). Incompetence and lack of skilled personnel on tax issues.

(iii). Fraudulent reporting that makes capital allowances insignificant.

(iv). Asset mismanagement that increases operational (repair and maintenance) costs

(v). Company mismanagement that leads to liquidity makes the purpose of the capital allowance meaningless.




QUESTION 3a

Q (i) Deductible input tax. (6 marks)

(ii) Output tax. (4 marks)

(iii) Value added tax payable (if any). (2 marks)

(iv) Assuming that you are a VAT auditor. outline additional information that you might seek from the company to help you ascertain the accuracy of the VAT declared. (2 marks)
A

Solution


(i) Deductible input tax.

Input tax
Purchases of standard rate
Purchase of delivery van and fuels
Repair of office furniture
Audit fees
Purchase of stationery
Electricity bill
Legal fees
Debit note received
Imports


Output tax
Sales at standard rate
Export to Egypt
Sales at zero rate
Bad debt
Credit note issued


Total supplies
Standard rate supplies
Zero rate supplies
Exempt supplies


4,060,000 x 16 / 116
371,200 x 16 / 116
23,200 x 16 / 116
60,320 x 16 / 116
55,680 x 16 / 116
46,400 x 16 / 116
40,600 x 16 / 116
580 x 16 / 116
180 x 120% x 16%



6,960,000 x 16 / 116
1,200,000 x 0%
400,000 x 0%
139.2 x 16 / 116
29 x 16 / 116



6,960 - 960
1,200 + 400


Sh 000
560,000
51,200
3,200
8,320
7,680
6,400
5,600
80
34.56
642,514.56

Sh 000
960,000
0
0
(19.2)
(4)
959,976.8


6,000,000
1,600,000
1,500,000
9,100,000



Deductable input
=
Taxable supply

Total supply
x Input tax


(6,000 + 1,600)

9,100
x 642,514.56 = 536,605,567


(ii) Output tax.

Output tax
Sales at standard rate
Export to Egypt
Sales at zero rate
Bad debt
Credit note issued


6,960 × 16/116
1,200,000 × 0%
400,000 × 0%
139.2 x 16 / 116
29 × 16 / 116

Sh 000
960,000
0
0
(19.2)
(4)
959,976.8


(iii) Value added tax payable

VAT Payable = Output tax - Input tax

959,976,800 - 536,605,567 = 423,371,233

(iv) Additional information to enquire

• Details about the court relying on the debtor who was declared bankrupt

• Original vouchers and receipts for all sales and purchases at standard rate




QUESTION 3b

Q (i) Total value of goods imported. (3 marks)

(ii) Total duty payable. (3 marks)

A

Solution


(i) Total value of goods imported.

Cost of goods
Custom duty
Additional duty

Railway levy
Secondary education less
Higher education less
Total value of good

20% x 500,000
15% x 500,000

(2% × 675)
(2% x 675)
(1% × 675)

500,000
100,000
75,000
675,000
13,500
13,500
6,750
708,750


(ii) Total duty payable.

100,000 + 75,000 + 13,500 + 13,500 + 6,750 = 208,750



QUESTION 4a

Q (i) A statement of taxable profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2017. (8 marks)
(ii) Tax liability. (2 marks)
(iii) Explain the significance of "Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)" in the petroleum industry. (2 marks)
A

Solution


(i)
Mafuta petroleum company Itd
Computation of taxable profit or loss for the year 2017
Incomes
Sales Of Crude Oil - Export
Sale Of Natural Gas
Other Incidental Income
Credit MOU
Less: Allowable Expenses
Production Expenses
Adm. Cost
Intangible Drilling Cost
Non Profitable
Royalties On Export
Royalties On Local Sales
Petroleum Investment Allowance
Production Expenses (Note 3)
Capital Allowance
Taxable Profit






217,800
290,400
45,375
18,150
4,537.5
1,815
13,612.5
36,300
54,450

Sh 000
834,900
43,375
4,537.5
18,150









(682,440)
218,522.5


(ii) Tax liability

Tax liability 30% x 218,522,500 = 65,556,750

(iii) Significance off Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in petroleum industry

it is granted to encourage investment in petroleum industry.




QUESTION 4b

Q Discuss four areas you would focus on in your due diligence, (8 marks)
A

Solution


Areas to focus on due diligence for take overs

➢ Financial matters - The buyer will be interested in all previous financial statements and related financial metrics for the target company.

➢ Customer / sales - The buyer will want a thorough understanding of the client base, sales pipeline, and degree of concentration of the target company's largest customer.

➢ Technology and intellectual property - In this situation, the scope and quality of the target company's technology and intellectual property will be of great importance to Fanikisha Ltd.These investigations will frequently center on matters like patents, trademarks, copy rights, technological licenses, etc.

➢ Tax matters - Depending on how the target company has historically operated, tax due diligence may be essential.

➢ Material contracts - Reviewing all relevant contracts and commitments of the target company, such as loans, credit agreements, and guarantees, takes up a significant amount of time during a due diligence investigation.




QUESTION 5a

Q (i) Outline three reasons for the preliminary review of a taxpayer's file.(3 marks)

(ii) Summarise three other activities that should be undertaken before the commencement ofthe tax audit.
A

Solution


(i). Reasons for a preliminary review of tax payer file

  • To aid in choosing the auditing strategy and methodology to use
  • To understand the client business and its environment
  • To helps in determining whether the tax payer's financial statement is reasonable.
(ii). Other activities to be undertaken before commencement of tax audit

  • Selecting the auditing technique to be used
  • Communicating with relevant of all financial transaction
  • Obtaining records of all financial transaction



QUESTION 5b

Q (i) Explain the term "tax haven".
(ii) Summarise four characteristics of a tax haven.
A

Solution


(i). Tax haven

This is a region with very low or no tax liability in a politically and economically environment

(ii). Characteristic of tax havens

1. Tax exemption

2. Deregulation

3. Opacity of secrecy

4. Lack of transparency obligation

5. Minimal reporting of information




QUESTION 5c

Q Describe four such circumstances. (8 marks)
A

Solution


Contracting authority may consider a project which would be subjected to competitive procurement process.

This is applicable where:

(i). There is a pressing need to start or continue a project since doing so could make the PPPS process less competitive.

(ii). Where there is a significant expense associated with intellectual property in the project's planned design

(iii). There are some situations that the responsible cabinet secretary has specified.

(iv). There exist only one person/company capable of undertaking the project




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