A Ltd buys a machine on 1 June 19.1 the cost price of which is R1 000 000. A Ltd provides for depreciation on machinery at 20% per annum according to the straight-line method. The SA Revenue Service allows a wear-and-tear allowance of 25% per annum according to the straight-line method. The year-end of A Ltd is 31 May. Assume a taxation rate of 40%. Assume that A Ltd maintains a profit before provision for depreciation of R500 000 each year. Identify the current tax for the year ended 31 May 19.2. Select one: a. R180 000 b. R20 000 c. R100 000 d. R120 000

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A Ltd buys a machine on 1 June 19.1 the cost price of which is R1 000 000. A Ltd provides for depreciation on machinery at 20% per annum according to the straight-line method. The SA Revenue Service allows a wear-and-tear allowance of 25% per annum according to the straight-line method. The year-end of A Ltd is 31 May. Assume a taxation rate of 40%. Assume that A Ltd maintains a profit before provision for depreciation of R500 000 each year.

Identify the current tax for the year ended 31 May 19.2.

Select one:
a. R180 000
b. R20 000
c. R100 000
d. R120 000
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