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TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q7 – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Reasons for business cessation, computation of net terminal adjusted profit, and assessable profits

Raposa Nigeria Limited, a company located in Sambisa Forest, Kutunwegi State of Nigeria, commenced operations on November 1, 2017. The accounting year-end was September 30. Due to government policy restricting rice importation, the business’s going concern was threatened, leading the Board of Directors to decide to cease operations on December 31, 2022.

The adjusted profits for the relevant periods are as follows:

Period Adjusted Profit (N)
Period to September 30, 2019 2,100,000
Year ended September 30, 2020 2,400,000
Year ended September 30, 2021 3,640,000
Year ended September 30, 2022 6,300,000
Period to December 31, 2022 500,000

Additional Information:

  1. A bad debt of N120,000, written off in the 2020 assessment year, was recovered in October 2021.
  2. N20,000 was spent to recover this debt.
  3. An expenditure of N350,000 incurred in the 2020 assessment year was accounted for in the profit or loss but was not paid until August 2022.

Upon cessation, the revenue authority planned a back-duty investigation and informed the taxpayer accordingly. As a tax consultant, you are invited to determine the assessable profits for the relevant periods from the commencement of trade to business cessation.

Required: a. State THREE reasons why a business may cease trading. (3 Marks)
b. Compute net terminal adjusted profit. (6 Marks)
c. Compute assessable profits for all the relevant years of assessment. (6 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q6b – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Explain five key contents required in a Withholding Tax returns/payment schedule.

It is expected that a schedule of Withholding Tax (WHT) payable should be prepared by applying the correct WHT rate on each transaction/payment made during the month. Thereafter, a cheque for the amount due to the Federal Inland Revenue Service is raised and forwarded together with the WHT schedule to one of the approved collecting banks for processing.

Required:
Explain FIVE contents of a WHT returns/payment schedule. (10 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q6a – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Explain the functions and powers of the Nigerian Customs Service Board.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is one of the major revenue-generating agencies for the Federal Government of Nigeria. The establishment of the Nigerian Customs Service Board, which is under the control of the Federal Ministry of Finance, is contained in section 1 of the Nigerian Customs Service Board Act Cap.C45 LFN 2004 (as amended). The Board is responsible for the administration of the Customs and Excise Management Act.

Required:
Explain the functions and powers of the Board. (5 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q4 – Taxation of Trusts and Estates

Compute the net income assessable in the hands of trustees and assessable income of each beneficiary.

The records of the two trustees of Olalomi Children Settlement created in favor of the three children—Olami, Olambe, and Olaide—revealed the following as of December 31, 2020:

Income Type Amount (N)
Rental income (gross) 398,900
Trading income 210,000
Dividend (gross) 196,000
Profit on sale of non-current assets 600,000

Additional Information:

  1. The interest received was from Gbogbo-Ero Commercial Bank Limited.
  2. Other allowable expenses amounted to N23,000.
  3. Each beneficiary was entitled to a quarter of the net distributable income.
  4. Fixed annuity to the beneficiaries was N42,000 (gross) to be shared equally.
  5. Trustee’s remuneration per trust deed was fixed at N25,000 each, plus 2.5% of the total computed income.
  6. Discretionary payments were made to Olami (N10,000), Olambe (N34,000), and Olaide (N29,000).
  7. Agreed capital allowance was N87,600.
  8. Administrative and other expenses amounted to N106,000.

Required: a. Compute the net income assessable in the hands of the trustees. (14 Marks)
b. Compute the assessable income in the hands of each beneficiary. (6 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q3b – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Explain the roles and responsibilities of government, taxpayers, and revenue agencies in Nigeria’s National Tax Policy.

In line with the provisions of the revised National Tax Policy (NTP) in 2017, explain the roles and responsibilities of the following stakeholders:

i. The government (3 Marks)
ii. The taxpayers (3 Marks)
iii. Revenue agencies (3 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q3a – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Describe the composition and functions of Nigeria’s tax administration bodies, including the Joint Tax Board and State Board of Internal Revenue.

a. Tax administration in Nigeria involves the practical interpretations and application of the tax laws. The bodies charged with the administration of tax in Nigeria are the Federal, State, and Local Governments. The tax authorities of these tiers of government derive their power from Federal laws.

i. State the composition of the Joint Tax Board. (3 Marks)

ii. Outline FOUR functions of the State Board of Internal Revenue. (3 Marks)

iii. State FIVE levies and taxes collectible by the Local Government Revenue Committee. (5 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q2 – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Discuss the tax law provisions for a change in accounting year end, revenue practice, and compute assessable profits.

Forward Nigeria Limited, a Nigerian manufacturing company, has been operating for several years with an accounting year-end on June 30. The company recently decided to change its year-end to September 30. The adjusted profits for the relevant periods are as follows:

Period Adjusted Profit (N)
Year ended June 30, 2014 2,700,000
Year ended June 30, 2015 3,300,000
Period ended September 30, 2015 1,500,000
Year ended September 30, 2016 4,200,000
Year ended September 30, 2017 3,600,000

Additional Information:

  1. Income overstated:
    • June 30, 2015: N250,000
    • September 30, 2016: N280,000
  2. Expenditure understated:
    • June 30, 2014: N160,000
    • September 30, 2017: N150,000

Required: a. Explain the tax law provisions for a business changing its accounting year-end. (5 Marks)

b. Describe the Revenue practice related to these provisions. (3 Marks)

c. Compute the assessable profits for all affected years of assessment, considering the tax law and Revenue practice. (12 Marks)

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TAX – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q1 – Personal Income Tax (PIT)

Compute the personal income tax payable by a proprietor with specific adjustments for disallowable expenses and capital allowances.

Alhaji Nura Imam, having spent over 20 years as an employee of Apex Limited, retired on November 1, 2020. On January 2, 2021, he registered a business under the name of Nura Imam Enterprises. The profit or loss account of the enterprise for the year ended December 31, 2021, is as follows:

You were provided with the following additional information:

(v) Agreed capital allowance on qualifying capital expenditure was N1,240,000.
(vi) Alhaji Imam received a gratuity of N4,000,000 during the year.
(vii) Alhaji Imam is blessed with five children, all within the ranges of 10 to 21 years.
(viii) The proprietor has a life assurance policy on which he pays a premium of N1,200,000 annually.

Required: Compute the personal income tax payable by Alhaji Nura Imam for the relevant assessment year. (30 Marks)

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TAX – May 2015 – L2 – SC – Q7 – Taxation of Trusts and Estates

Determine computed income of a trust, tax liabilities, and apportionment of income among beneficiaries.

Chief Zeta created a Trust many years ago for the benefit of his four children, Alpha, Beta, Cepha, and Delphi. A lawyer was appointed as the Trustee to his Estate.

For the year ended 30 September 2014, the Trust income amounted to ₦3,120,000. Each of the beneficiaries receives an annuity of ₦150,000 every year while the expenses incurred on the administration of the Trust was ₦57,500 per annum. The trustee is on a remuneration of 2% of the Computed Income.

Chief Zeta instructed that discretionary payments of ₦22,500, ₦17,500, ₦15,000, and ₦12,500 respectively should be made to Alpha, Beta, Cepha, and Delphi respectively. In addition, nine of the ten portions of the remainder of the Computed Income should be shared equally among the four children.

Chief Zeta has requested you to supervise the administration of the above Trust.

You are requested to:

a. State the basis of assessment of Estates, Trusts or Settlements. (1 Mark)

b. Identify the persons chargeable to Income Tax under the Trust or Settlement created by Chief Zeta. (3 Marks)

c. Compute the income of the Trust. (3 Marks)

d. Determine the amount due to each beneficiary. (6 Marks)

e. Explain how the Computed Income should be apportioned and how the Income Tax burden will be shared by all the parties. (Ignore Withholding tax). (2 Marks)

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TAX – May 2015 – L2 – SC – Q6 – Value-Added Tax (VAT)

Analyze VAT compliance, loss carry forward, and compute tax liabilities for Hidden Treasures Limited based on provided financial data.

HIDDEN TREASURES Limited is an agro-allied and trading organisation which specialises in Crop and Grain production, Animal husbandry, Sale and distribution of Grains (i.e. cowpeas, guinea corn, millet, rice, beans and groundnuts).

The company has been in business for many years and it has been filing annual Income Tax returns regularly except VAT returns. On 16 March 2015, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) served a notice of Tax Audit covering 2010 – 2014 financial years.

The management believed erroneously that since it deals in VAT exempt goods, it did not need to file VAT returns on a monthly basis.

In preparation for the visit of the FIRS, the company’s management invited you on 23 March 2015, to their office and gave you the following extracts from the company’s Statement of Comprehensive Income and agreed Capital Allowances:

Year ended Agric Production (₦) Grain Distribution (₦)
Year ended 30/09/2010 Loss (770,000) (225,000)
Year ended 30/09/2011 Profit 630,000 280,000
Year ended 30/09/2012 Loss (600,000) (150,000)
Year ended 30/09/2013 Profit 990,000 140,000
Year ended 30/09/2014 Profit 30,000 120,000

Agreed Capital Allowances are as follows:

Tax Year Capital Allowance (₦)
2011 70,000
2012 65,000
2013 125,000
2014 115,750
2015 85,000

You are required to:

a. State the provisions of the VAT law with regard to rendition of returns by Vatable persons. (2 Marks)

b. Show by analysis the amount of losses carried forward under each income head shown above. (8 Marks)

c. Compute the tax liabilities for each year. (5 Marks)

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TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SB – Q4 – Tax Dispute Resolution

Explanation of options available to the Revenue Authority and the taxpayer in tax disputes, including jurisdiction of appeals and court conditions.

Jandon is a Nigerian who lived abroad for many years and recently returned to establish a business in Nigeria. He appointed your firm to audit his financial statements. Jandon prepared his own tax computations for the year ended December 31, 2014, and submitted the returns to the Revenue Authority. However, the tax returns have been disputed by the Revenue Authority.

Required:

a. Explain the options open to the Revenue Authority on receipt of a Letter of Objection. (2 Marks)

b. Outline the content of a Notice of Objection. (3 Marks)

c. Describe the jurisdiction of the Tax Appeal Tribunal. (6 Marks)

d. List the conditions to be fulfilled for an appeal to the Federal High Court to be valid. (4 Marks)

e. Identify the options available to an aggrieved taxpayer dissatisfied with the Federal High Court’s decision. (5 Marks)

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TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SB – Q3 – Taxation of Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships

Computation of adjusted income and chargeable income for partners in a firm with adjustments for disallowable expenses.

Muyiwa, Seyi, and Akpan are partners in an accounting firm in Lagos, Museak & Co (Chartered Accountants). The Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2015, is shown below:

Additional Information:

  1. Donation was for laying the foundation of a new church.
  2. Repairs for Muyiwa’s wife’s vehicle, costing ₦550,000, were included under repairs and maintenance.
  3. Medical expenses of ₦500,000 were incurred for flying a partner’s father-in-law abroad.
  4. Akpan contributed ₦500,000 under the Pension Reforms Act 2004 (as amended).
  5. Capital allowances agreed with the tax authority were ₦4,000,000.
  6. Partners’ profit-sharing ratio: Muyiwa 6; Seyi 4; Akpan 2.

Required:

  1. Compute the adjusted income of Museak & Co for tax purposes. (6 Marks)
  2. Compute the chargeable income of each partner. (6 Marks)
  3. Compute the tax payable by each partner. (8 Marks)

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TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SB – Q2 – Tax Administration and Enforcement

Explanation of transactions requiring a Tax Clearance Certificate and the procedures for hearing an appeal before the Tax Appeal Tribunal.

a. Mr. Bull Dozer has just submitted his application for an export license to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. The Council demanded a Tax Clearance Certificate before granting him the export license.

Mr. Bull Dozer was concerned and approached you to explain whether the presentation of this document is required for all government transactions in Nigeria.

Required:
State TEN transactions in respect of which a Tax Clearance Certificate may be demanded by a government agency. (10 Marks)

b. The Tax Appeal Tribunal has the authority to adjudicate on tax disputes and controversies when the appellant does not discontinue the appeal.

Required:
List TEN procedures for hearing the appeal before the Tax Appeal Tribunal. (10 Marks)

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TAX – May 2017 – L2 – SA – Q1 – Personal Income Tax

Calculation of income tax payable with additional information and brief explanations on tax-related terms.

Damilola Adewunmi is the Human Resources Manager of Mighty Steel Nigeria Limited. He is married and blessed with three children.

  1. The following details relate to Damilola Adewunmi for the year ended December 31, 2015:
Item Amount (N)
Salary 3,144,000
Commission 525,000
Rent received 1,350,000
Gain from sale of shares 300,000
Pension received from employment 450,000
Benefits-in-kind (all assessable) 225,000
Interest on Fixed Deposit (gross) 180,000
  1. Damilola contributes N22,500 monthly towards the upkeep of his aged mother. His elder brother, Adekunle, also contributes N37,500 monthly.
  2. Damilola took an insurance policy on his life and pays a premium of N15,000 monthly.
  3. The children are University undergraduates and enjoy a scholarship for only tuition from his State Government.
  4. Damilola took a loan to build an owner-occupied house on which he pays N90,000 annual interest.
  5. For an outstanding performance, he was given an end-of-year bonus in the sum of N90,000.
  6. Withholding Tax of N18,000 was deducted in respect of interest on Fixed Deposit.

Required:

a. Calculate the income tax payable for the relevant year of assessment.
b. Calculate the income tax payable for the relevant year of assessment, assuming 2015 is the year of assessment with the following additional information:

  • Contribution to National Housing Fund: N78,600
  • Contribution to National Health Insurance Scheme: N210,000
  • Contribution to Pension Scheme: N235,800

c. Explain briefly the following:

  • Itinerant worker
  • Non-resident individual
  • Earned income
  • Resident individual
  • Unearned income

d. List FIVE dividends exempted from tax.

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TAX – May 2023 – L2 – SC – Q7 – Tax Incentives and Reliefs

Explain tax incentives and penalties for enterprises in export processing zones.

The Federal Government in a bid to further boost the growth in foreign exchange earnings, create new jobs, facilitate economic diversification, industrialization, and provide access to foreign technology, came up with its export processing zones (EPZs) policy.

EPZ is regarded as a customs area where an enterprise is allowed to import plant, machinery, equipment, and raw materials, process them, and then export them to the world market, under security and without paying duty.

To facilitate a better understanding of the above assertions, the Managing Director of a would-be client approached you for explanations of the relevant provisions of the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Act Cap. N107 LFN 2004 (as amended) and Companies Income Tax Act Cap. C21 LFN 2004 (as amended).

Required:

a. Discuss SIX special tax incentives for enterprises operating in an export processing zone. (12 Marks)

b. Explain the penalties for non-compliance with section 55(1) of CITA (as amended). (3 Marks)

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TAX – May 2023 – L2 – SC – Q6 – Value-Added Tax (VAT)

Compute VAT remittance for Fountain Hotels' July 2022 transactions and explain VAT concepts.

Fountain Hotels Limited is a group of hotels located in many parts of North Central Nigeria, providing accommodation and other hospitality services. It renders its returns at the end of each month in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 2004 (as amended).

The following are the details of the transactions for the month of July 2022:

  • VAT on outdoor catering services: N600,000
  • VAT on food: N360,000
  • VAT on drinks: N240,000
  • VAT on other vatable hotel services: N270,000
  • VAT on drinks purchased: N150,000
  • VAT on foodstuff purchased: N210,000
  • VAT on kitchen equipment: N480,000
  • VAT on professional services: N240,000

Additional Information:

  1. 30% of outdoor catering services were on credit.
  2. 20% of food and drinks were on credit.
  3. Other vatable hotel services were paid in full.
  4. 25% of VAT on drinks and foodstuff purchased were on credit.
  5. VAT on kitchen equipment and professional services were paid in full.

Required:

a. Compute the VAT remittable to the Federal Inland Revenue Service in respect of July 2022 transactions. (9 Marks)

b. Write short notes on the following:
i. Revenue VAT (2 Marks)
ii. Zero-rated supplies and services (2 Marks)
iii. VAT on exports (2 Marks)

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TAX – May 2023 – L2 – SC – Q5 – Taxation of Specialized Businesses

Explain solutions to multiple taxation and list causes.

Multiple taxation is a tax regime under which various and similar taxes are imposed on taxpayers by different tiers of government. This has become a national problem discouraging taxpayers from performing their civic responsibilities. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria seeks to eliminate multiple taxation at all levels of government as provided for in Part II, Paragraphs 7 to 10.

Required:

a. Explain FOUR Constitutional and other possible solutions provided on how to eliminate multiple taxes. (10 Marks)

b. State FIVE possible causes of multiple taxation. (5 Marks)

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TAX – May 2023 – L2 – SA – Q4 – Companies Income Tax

Calculate assessable profit basis periods and capital allowances for Wizzy-Baddo Ltd.

As part of the induction program for the newly recruited staff of your firm of tax consultants, you have been tasked with a presentation on companies’ income tax computation for beginners during the firm’s training session.

You are provided with the following information relating to Wizzy-Baddo Limited, which commenced business on September 1, 2020:

  • Adjusted Profit:
    • Period to December 31, 2020: N6,937,500
    • Year ended December 31, 2021: N9,300,500

The following assets were acquired as follows:

Date Asset Cost (N)
June 5, 2020 Land and building 5,467,500
July 1, 2020 Motor vehicle 10,000,000
October 15, 2020 Machinery 4,375,000
February 28, 2021 Furniture 3,458,000
May 1, 2021 Delivery van 4,750,000

Required:

a. State the basis periods for assessable profits and qualifying capital expenditure. (5 Marks)

b. Compute the capital allowances.

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TAX – May 2023 – L2 – SA – Q3 – Tax Dispute Resolution

Explain conditions for final assessment and discuss objection and appeal procedures for tax assessments.

Taxation has been defined as the imposition of compulsory levies on individuals and entities by governments in most countries in the world. The primary objective of taxation is essentially to generate revenue or raise money for government expenditure on social welfare.

You were appointed as the accountant of Specks Nigeria Limited on August 31, 2022. Based on self-assessment, the company filed the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, together with its tax computations on June 7, 2022, and the relevant tax liabilities were fully paid on the same date.

On August 31, 2022, the Federal Inland Revenue Service raised an assessment that was not in line with the tax returns. At the meeting of the directors held in September 2022, this issue was discussed, and you were mandated to quickly address it so that the assessment would not become final and conclusive.

Required:
a. When will an assessment become final and conclusive? (5 Marks)
b. Discuss the following in relation to objection and appeal procedures:
(i) Time limit for objection and appeal (4 Marks)
(ii) Contents of a notice of objection (4 Marks)
(iii) Amendment of assessment and notice of refusal to amend (NORA) (7 Marks)

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TAX – May 2023 – L2 – SA – Q2 – Personal Income Tax (PIT)

Differentiate employment contract types and explain tax residency rules for individuals.

The Personal Income Tax Act Cap.P8 LFN, 2004 (as amended) defines “employment,” whilst the Labour Act Cap.L1 LFN, 2004 (as amended), defines “contract of employment.”

An individual’s liability to income tax is often determined by their residence status within a state during a particular assessment year. A taxpayer is liable to the tax authority in the territory where they are deemed resident for that assessment year.

Required:
a. Differentiate between “contract of employment” and “contract for employment.” (8 Marks)
b. Explain the rules guiding the determination of residence for SIX categories of individuals for tax purposes. (12 Marks)

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