Tax 6: Donations Tax Flashcards

1
Q

What is donatis mortis cause?

A

donation in contemplation of death

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2
Q

A donation could be a ____ disposal, a debt ____ or _____. It could also be an ______ consideration (i.e. below ____).

A

gratuitous
waiver or reduction
inadequate
MV

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3
Q

Overseas property exempted from donations tax: a SA resident who inherited a property from a ____ or a _____ who purchased property and now became a _____ resident.

A

non-res
non-res
SA

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4
Q

A portion of the donations tax can be added to the _______ of an asset

A

base cost

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5
Q

Donations are valued at ____.

A

MV

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6
Q

A donation cancelled within _____ is seen as a specific deduction.

A

6 months

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7
Q

T/F: Cash is included in the definition of property for donations tax.

A

True, unlike CGT

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8
Q

Who is liable for donations tax?

A

donor

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9
Q

By when must donations tax be paid?

A

by the END of the following month

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10
Q

What are some important exemptions from donations tax?

A
  • between SPOUSES
  • to PBO
  • maintenance
  • casual donations by a company (up to R10 000)
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11
Q

A ______ donation by a company is specifically exempt, but must be R_____ or less and must be ________ if less than one year.

A

casual
R10 000
apportioned

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12
Q

Donations are paid by _____ residents only and at a flat rate of ____%.

A

SA

20%

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13
Q

What is a deemed donation?

A

When disposed at < MV – the difference = the deemed donation

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14
Q

The general exemption for donations tax is R_____ per year.

A

100 000

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15
Q

Identify the 6 steps for determining donations tax [write it down!].

A

See notes

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16
Q

If a donated property falls within the joint estate, each spouse is deemed to have donated ____ of the asset, but each spouse gets the full R____ exemption.

A

half

100 000

17
Q

T/F; International companies can donate without being taxed.

A

False, only SA residents can donate with exemption.

18
Q

How is an annuity’s value determined for donations tax?

A

Annual value X 12% X DONOR’s life expectation [given]