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PT – Dec 2023 – L2 – Q4a – Corporate Tax Liabilities
Explanation of the tax implications of transferring retained earnings to share capital, including deemed dividend tax and stamp duty.
Question
A Nigerian investor (Niger Ltd) in Ghana has the following information relating to its business:
Year | Revaluation Reserves (GH¢) | Share Capital (GH¢) | Retained Earnings (GH¢) |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 250,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,200,000 |
2020 | 100,000 | 600,000 | 1,350,000 |
Required:
With relevant computations, comment on the tax implication of the transfer from Retained Earnings to Share Capital. (8 marks)
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- Tags: Corporate Tax, Deemed Dividend, Retained Earnings, Share Capital, Stamp Duty
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Corporate Tax Liabilities
- Series: DEC 2023
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- 8 Marks
PT – Dec 2023 – L2 – Q4a – Corporate Tax Liabilities
Explanation of the tax implications of transferring retained earnings to share capital, including deemed dividend tax and stamp duty.
Question
A Nigerian investor (Niger Ltd) in Ghana has the following information relating to its business:
Year | Revaluation Reserves (GH¢) | Share Capital (GH¢) | Retained Earnings (GH¢) |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 250,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,200,000 |
2020 | 100,000 | 600,000 | 1,350,000 |
Required:
With relevant computations, comment on the tax implication of the transfer from Retained Earnings to Share Capital. (8 marks)
Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.
- Tags: Corporate Tax, Deemed Dividend, Retained Earnings, Share Capital, Stamp Duty
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Corporate Tax Liabilities
- Series: DEC 2023
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