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Kubi Ltd is a manufacturer of hair products. Following a board resolution Kubi decided to cease business operations in Harare and relocate the business to

Kubi Ltd is a manufacturer of hair products. Following a board resolution Kubi decided to cease business operations in Harare and relocate the business to Rusape.
Kubi disposed of the following property and equipment on 20 April 2016.
Date acquired Cost Selling price
US$ US$
Industrial building 2010100000200000
Furniture fittings 20103000020000
Factory plan & equipment 20115000030000
Commercial building 2012120000220000
Office equipment 20124000030000
340000500000
The sales proceeds of the Harare operations were applied towards the acquisition of new property and equipment in Rusape on 25 November 2016 as follows:
Cost (US$)
Industrial building 150000
Commercial building 180000
Furniture and fittings 30000
Factory and equipment 60000
Office equipment 40000
460000
Kubi has always claimed the maximum capital allowances possible in any year.
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(a) State the relief available to Kubi in connection with the disposal of the Harare properties and state the qualifying criteria. [10]
(b) Assuming that the tax relief in (a) is claimed, calculate the capital gains payable by Kubi for the year ended 31 December 2016.[15]

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