speculate co is preparing it's financial statements for the year ended 30 September 20x3. the existing debit balance on the current tax account of $4.2 m represent s the over /under provision of the tax liability for the year ended 30 September 20x2. a provision of $28m is required for income tax for the year ended 30 September 20x3 .the existing credit balance on the deferred tax account is $2.5m and the provision required at 30 September 20x3 is $4.4m.

calculate the total amount charged to the statement of profit and loss for the year ended 30 September 20x3 in respect of taxation ?