Taxation In Nepal TU Board 2080 question paper

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Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Business Studies

Year 3 · TU Board 2080

Course Title: Taxation In Nepal

Full Marks: 100Pass Marks: 35Time: 3 hrs

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks. Attempt ALL Questions.

  1. 12.

    Given is the summarized statement of cash pertaining to an artist for the previous income year.

    Receipts Amount Payments Amount
    To Balance b/d- Cash in hand 20,000 By Administrative expenses 50,000
    Cash at bank 230,000 By office equipment Purchased (Chaitra) 180,000
    To Receipt from script playing 700,000 By Communication expenses 30,000
    To Receipt from dance training program 300,000 By Salary to assistants 180,000
    To consultation fees after TDS 85,000 By Life insurance premium (Own) 35,000
    To Dividend received 40,000 By Research and development 50,000
    To interest on investment 120,000 By Office rent 120,000
    To Causal income received 30,000 By Water Electricity expenses 30,000
    To Other professional incomes 75,000 By Refreshment expenses 20,000
    By Insurance premium of building 15,000
    By Donation to tax exempt entity 40,000
    By Balance C/d 850,000
    Total 1,600,000 Total 1,600,000

    Further information: a. Water/electricity expenses are used equally for professional and personal purpose. b. Compensation of Rs. 200,000 for the breach of contract from a producer has not has not been received yet. c. Other professional incomes include Rs. 5,000 bad debts recovered which is not allowed for deduction previously. d. Outstanding office rent Rs 20,000 is yet to be paid. e. Receipt from script playing includes Rs. 2,000 relating to three years ago income and advance consultation fees Rs. 20,000 is not shown in above receipts account.

    Required: a. Assessable (Net) income from profession b. Statement of taxable income c. Tax liability [6+2+2]

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  2. 13.

    (a) A final consumer Shital paid value added tax Rs. 39,000 while purchasing consumable goods. The goods was imported by ABC Ltd and sold to retailer. Make up 20 percent on cost price was included in all levels. Required: i. Import price of the importer [3] ii. Total VAT to government. [2]

    (b) Value added tax is based on added value of goods and service." Explain. [5]

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  3. 14.

    (a) Susan furnished you following particulars of income and expenses for the previous income year: i. Rent from natural resources after TDS Rs. 510,000 ii. Consultation fees received after TDS Rs. 170,000 iii. Casual income received after TDS Rs. 75,000 iv. Gifts received in respect of investment Rs. 100,000 v. Birthday gifts received Rs. 10,000 vi. Dividend received foreign and domestic country Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively vii. House rent received Rs. 85,000 viii. Rent received from plant and machinery after TDS Rs. 90,000 ix. Gain on sales of vacant agriculture land Rs. 100,000 x. Interest received from bank deposit Rs. 19,000 xi. Interest received from indigenous bankers Rs. 50,000 He claimed the following expenses to deduct: i. Collection charge related with natural resources Rs. 3,000. ii. One month equal commission paid to agent for natural resources. iii. Other allowable investment related expenses Rs. 45,000. iv. Life insurance premium Rs 3,000 per month policy of Rs. 500,000. Required: a. Net assessable income from investment b. Statement of total taxable income [4+1] (b) What are the incomes that should be excluded while calculating employment income as per the section 10 of the Income Tax act, 2058. [5]

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  4. 1.

    Define direct tax with an example.

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  5. 2.

    What do you mean by "Tax Deduction at Source"?

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  6. 3.

    Differentiate between income year and assessment year.

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  7. 4.

    Explain the meaning of "Canon of Equity".

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  8. 5.

    What do you mean by Permanent Account number (PAN)?

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  9. 6.

    Briefly describe the provisions related to quantification of accommodation facilities provided to an employee.

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  10. 7.

    Thomas is foreign citizenship holder arrived in Nepal on 1st Baishakh 2078 and stayed in Nepal till the end of Kartik, 2079. Required: His residential status for the income year 2078/79 and explanation as per Income Tax Act.

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  11. 8.

    Mr. Nepal is a retired government employee and received pension income Rs. 652,000 including one month equal Dashain allowance. Required: Tax liability of Mr. Nepal.

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  12. 9.

    A trading organization supplied the following information:

    • Opening stock of raw material and finished goods Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively.
    • Import during the year Rs. 500,000, Custom duty Rs. 100,000 and administrative expenses Rs. 25,000.
    • Value of closing stock Rs. 20,000 but the market value Rs. 15,000. Required: Cost of trading goods.
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  13. 10.

    Rajan is presumptive taxpayer located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City and his total turnover is Rs. 19 lacs and total operating expenses Rs. 17 lacs during the previous income year. Required: Rajan elected presumptive taxpayer status and compute tax liability with explanation.

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  14. 11.

    Suman is an Executive Director in an office. He was promoted to this post on 1st Shrawan 2080, at a salary scale of Rs. 50,000 - 1,500 - 53,000 - EB - 2,000 - 63,000. The other details provided by him for the previous years as follows:

    • Director allowance: Rs. 10,000 p.m.
    • Dearness allowance : 20% of basic salary.
    • City compensatory allowance : 10% of salary and one month equal Dashain allowance.
    • Meeting allowance : Rs. 1,700 (Net) per meeting for 10 meetings.
    • Interest from Mega Banks' saving deposit account (Net) Rs. 28,500
    • Office provided him car facility along with driver. Fuel expenses Rs. 25,000, driver salary Rs. 20,000 p.m. and repairs & maintenance cost Rs. 30,000 paid by office.
    • Office has also provided a free quarter for his accommodation.
    • A domestic assistant provide by the office, his monthly salary Rs. 6,000 paid by office. Suman contribution towards this facility was Rs. 2,000 p.m. He claimed the following expenses for deduction:
    • He is a member of Recognized Provident Fund contributing 10% of his salary towards this fund.
    • Donation paid to rural municipality and private school Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively.
    • Health insurance premium Rs. 2,000 per month.
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  15. 15.

    Define an assesses. Mention the provision for a natural tax payer to be a resident as per the Income Tax Act.. [10]

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  16. 16.

    What do you mean by internal check? How does it differ from internal control? [10]

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  17. 17.

    (a) Following are the details of the fixed assets of XYZ Company. Beginning written down value block - C Rs. 400,000 Beginning written down value block - D Rs. 500,000 The company has purchased a new plant & machinery as on 10th Baishakh, Rs. 600,000 The company has also purchased two second hand maruti cars on 1st Bhadra, worth Rs. 300,000 each. Repair and maintenance cost incurred during the year under block D Rs. 80,000 and Block C for Rs. 60,000. During the year company has sold a small part of plant and machinery having book value. Rs. 90,000 sold for Rs. 100,000. Required : a. Allowable depreciation b. Value of fixed asset at the end of the fiscal year. [2+6] (b) Following are the profit and loss position of a businessman for the previous income year :

    Years Profit or (Loss)
    1 (200,000)
    2 (200,000)
    3 (50,000)
    4 (50,000)
    5 100,000
    6 (50,000)
    7 20,000
    8 70,000
    9 400,000

    Additional information a. On scrutiny, it revealed that profit of 6th year was derived after deducting donation Rs. 20,000 to tax exempt entity b. Profit of the 9th year was derived before deducting research and development cost Rs. 70,000. Required : Taxable income giving explanation wherever is necessary. [7]

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  18. 18.
    1. Given below is the trading, profit and loss account of a proprietorship organization:
    Particulars Amount Particulars Amount
    To Opening stock 25,000 By Sales 5,000,000
    To Purchase 2,000,000 By Closing stock 300,000
    To Carriage on purchase 25,000
    To Wages 175,000
    To Gross profit c/d 2,225,000
    5,300,000 5,300,000
    To Office rent paid 50,000 By Gross profit b/d 2,225,000
    To salary 250,000 By Sundry incomes 50,000
    To General expenses 65,000 By Dividend received 5,000
    To Legal expenses 20,000 By Refund of custom duty 45,000
    To Staff welfare expenses 125,000 By Bad debt recovered 40,000
    To Interest on bank loan 130,000 By Agriculture income 10,000
    To Fine and penalties 5,000 By Rent from staff quarter 25,000
    To Life insurance premium (own) 30,000 By Gain on non-chargeable business assets 50,000
    To insurance premium of fixed assets 15,000 By Gain on foreign exchange 25,000
    To Research and development cost 50,000
    To Depreciation 50,000
    To Membership renewal charges 5,000
    To provision for tax 10,000
    To Donation 20,000
    To Advance tax paid 20,000
    To Drawing 30,000
    To Net profit 1,600,000
    Total 2,475,000 Total 2,475,000

    Further information: a. Closing stock was undervalued by Rs. 10,000. b. Closing stock was valued Rs. 30,000 on last stock taking, however, it was not shown on the opening date. c. Legal expenses include Rs. 5,000 for income tax penalty. d. 60% of donation was given to a private hospital and rest was given to tax exempt organization. e. Seventy percent of bad debts recovered were allowed previously. f. Allowable repairs and depreciation were Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 40,000 respectively. g. Unabsorbed business loss of last year stood Rs. 50,000.

    Required: a. Net (assessable) income from business. b. Statement of total taxable Income c. Tax liabilities [10+3+2]

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  19. 19.
    1. (a) What are the circumstances under which the Inland Revenue Department can make jeopardy Assessment of tax? [8] (b) Describe the instalment method of tax collection as per the Income Tax Act, 2058 with example. [7]
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