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Full Tax Co. is incorporated and tax resident in Barbados. The audited financial statements for Full Tax Co. for year-end December 31, 2022, show an
Full Tax Co. is incorporated and tax resident in Barbados.
The audited financial statements for Full Tax Co. for year-end December 31, 2022, show an accounting profit after tax of $5,500,000 after charging the following:
Depreciation $1,500,000
Tax for the year $500,000
Property Tax $1,000,000
Interest expense $15,000
Preference dividends of $40,000
Legal fees $1,110,000
Insurance of $750,000
Bad debts $40,000
Foreign Travel $20,000
Repairs and Maintenance $1,500,000
General expenses $600,000
Other Information
1. Property Tax of $600,000 was paid for the property on which the companys factory is located; $300,000 for the office premises and $100,000 for the directors home.
2. The insurance was paid for the factory and office premises.
3. The bad debt expense includes a general provision of $10,000 and a specific provision of $30,000.
4. The company paid interim ordinarily dividends totaling $100,000.
5. Repairs and Maintenance include for $500,000 removing the office ceramic floor titles and replacing it with wooden flooring.
6. Included in the companys total assessable income is exempt income of $50,000. $16,500 relates to expenses incurred in earning this exempt income.
7. Legal fees include:
- $40,0000 in respect of recovery of commercial debts for Full Tax Co.
- $10,000 in respect of recovery of commercial debts for Half Tax Co.
The company was reimbursed this amount.
- $15,000 in respect of recovery of commercial debts for One-Third Tax Co. The company was not reimbursed this amount.
- $50,000 relating to the purchase of new subsidiary
- $400,000 to increase the share capital of the company
8. General expenses include $72,000 for the school fees of the directors son.
9. The capital allowances have been calculated at $130,550. Based on the items included in the fixed asset schedule.
10. There was an increase in wages of $1,000,000 which qualifies for Employment Tax Credit (all other conditions to qualify for this credit was met).
11. The tax rates for general Barbados is as follows:
Income Tax Bracket
Taxable Income up to 1 million - 5.5
Taxable Income exceeding BBD 1 million and 20 million - 3.0
Taxable Income Exceeding BBD 20 million but not exceeding BBD 30 million - 2.5
Taxable Income Exceeding BBD 30 million - 1.0
12. Assume capital allowance rate of 5 % p. A for building/ leasehold improvements.
13. All amounts are in Barbadian currency.
14. As at the 31 December 2020, the company has prior years tax losses as follows:
2013 - $300,000
2015 - $5,000,000
2020 - $4,000,000
Tax losses can be carried forward for a maximum of 7 years and is restricted to 50% of the tax income in the current year.
Required
Calculate the Corporation Tax Payable for Full Tax Co. for Y/A: 2022. Using the Barbados Income Tax Act or any other relevant document explain the treatment of the items included or omitted from the income tax computation.
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