PHOENIX (PTY) LTD is an entity engaged in the distribution of household products through its chain stores through the country. The company purchase all its products from suppliers who are registered vendors. The sales composition costs of the follows: (i) 75% standard rated taxable supplies, (ii) 10% zero-rated supplies, and (iii) 15% exempt supplies. The company purchased a second-hand scanning equipment at a total cost of R 1 200 000 from a non-registered vendor. The scanning equipment will be used in the centralised distribution warehouse to keep track of and update the inventory records for the chain stores. The market value of the scanning equipment was R 1 000 000. On 30 June 2022 the company sold goods to one of its customers, Retail Heaven (Pty) Ltd, that will sell the products in the rural areas a market that the company has not yet established it footprint. The company sold goods with an invoice value of R 6 000 000 (excluding VAT) in terms of an agreement which required a deposit of 20% and the balance will be settled six months after the date of sale. No interest is charged on this transaction. The estimated market effective interest rate amounts to 8%. The accountant recorded the following transaction at the date the goods were sold: Debit Credit Bank 1 380 000 Accounts receivable 5 520 000 Revenue sale of goods 6 000 000 Output VAT Control 900 000 You are required to:

(a) Discuss how the input tax, if any, should be accounted for when the machinery was purchased by the company.

(b) Discuss the income tax and VAT implications of the sales concluded in terms of a financing arrangement in compliance with the tax legislation.