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
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
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
Identify the current tax for the year ended 31 May 19.2.
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