Comprehensive Computation of Taxable Income and Tax Liability Flashcards

1
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Interest payments made on loans is deducted from……

A

trading income and property business income

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2
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4 qualifying loans

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Loan to purchase plant and machinery which is necessarily acquired for the use in the employment of the taxpayer

Loan to purchase plant and machinery for the use in the business of a partnership, in which the taxpayer is a partner.

Loan to purchase an interest in a partnership.

Loan to purchase ordinary shares in a close company

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3
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Benefits of Gift Aid Donations for individuals

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  1. Pay net 20% - HMRC pays remaining balance on your behalf
  2. Basis rate and Higher rate bands are extended by the Gross Gift Aid
  3. The Adjusted Net Income is reduced by the gross gift aid
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4
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Gift aid donations for companies

A

Deducted from profits

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5
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Net Income in computing tax liability

A

Total Income - Qualifying Loan Interest - Trading Loss Relief

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6
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Adjusted Net Income in determining the Personal Allowance

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Net Income - Gross gift aid contributions - Gross Personal Pension Contributions

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7
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Personal Allowance reduces by …

A

1/2 of excess of Adjusted Net Income over $100,000

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8
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Transferable Personal Allowance

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One individual must be a non-taxpayer and have unused P.A.

The other individual must be a basic rate tax payer.

Maximum transfer $1,260

Receiving gets a tax credit of 252

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9
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Considerations when declaring to split income between a couple (Not equally)

A

Ensure that the personal allowance is fully used up

Give more income to lower tax payer

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10
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How is joint property income shared for savings accounts

A

50:50

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11
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How is joint property income shared for property

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50:50 if no declaration

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12
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Who pays tax: Minor or Parent

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Parent when:
Source of Capital
Earning is more than £100 per annum
Child is under 18 years of age

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